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6mo ago

Canada Post Workers and Union Continue Negotiations Amid Strike Threat

Talks remain ongoing without a strike notice as both parties aim to resolve contract disputes over wages and benefits.

Canada Post says talks are continuing with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage. The Canada Post logo is seen on the outside the company's Pacific Processing Centre, in Richmond, B.C., on June 1, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Overview

  • The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is in a legal position to strike but has not yet issued a formal notice, as negotiations with Canada Post continue.
  • CUPW members have overwhelmingly supported a strike mandate, with over 95% of urban and rural workers voting in favor if talks fail.
  • Canada Post's latest offer includes a 11.5% wage increase over four years, but the union argues this is insufficient and below inflation rates.
  • The union is also concerned about proposed cuts to pensions and benefits, and the potential impact on working conditions, including longer routes.
  • Canada Post is facing significant financial challenges, having lost $3 billion since 2018, and seeks a more flexible delivery model to compete in the parcel delivery market.