Some members are receiving calls from Canada Post informing them that they are being laid off due to a shortage of work.

If you receive one of these calls be sure to do the following:

• take note of the date, time of the call, and who called you.
• Request a copy of the written Notice Off Layoff/ Notice of Termination and/or pay in lieu of notice, plus a copy of the Statement of Benefits Form (LAB1214). The Canada Labour Code states that employers are to notify employees of a layoff in writing so be sure to ask them for this.
• Request a copy of your Record of Employment (ROE). If you are laid off you may be eligible for employment insurance and will need this.
• File a grievance on the layoff. Please contact Cheryllynn at 204-942-6323 ext. 3 to arrange a time to come into the local office to file a grievance.

If you have received one of these calls you are still eligible for strike pay providing you are picketing or performing other strike related duties.