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Canada Post Faces Overtime Ban as Union Negotiations Continue

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers rejects a 13% wage increase over four years, halts overtime, and warns of potential service disruptions.

Canada Post lost $66 million in the first quarter despite record spring shipments of parcels amid the pandemic that forced retailers to close their doors, according to Blacklock’s Reporter.
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Overview

  • The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has implemented a nationwide overtime ban after rejecting Canada Post's offer of a 13% wage increase over four years.
  • The union is demanding higher wage increases and cost-of-living adjustments as part of ongoing contract negotiations.
  • Canada Post has confirmed that no strikes or rotating work stoppages are currently in effect but cautions customers to expect possible delays in mail and parcel delivery.
  • The labor dispute has raised concerns about disruptions to essential postal services across Canada, particularly for charities and rural communities reliant on mail.
  • Canada Post reported a $66 million loss in the first quarter of 2025, despite handling record parcel volumes during the pandemic, adding financial pressure to the negotiations.