Overview

• Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have resumed negotiations after 19 months and traded fresh arbitration proposals.
• CUPW’s overtime ban restricts employees to regular hours and serves as a strategic tactic short of a full strike.
• The union filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board, accusing Canada Post of bypassing its exclusive bargaining rights.
• Canada Post declined CUPW’s request for binding arbitration, warning that it would prolong talks and worsen its financial challenges.
• Facing over $3 billion in losses since 2018 and a $1 billion federal loan, Canada Post insists on expanding part-time roles to reduce costs.