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Canada Post Presents Final Offer as Postal Workers Maintain Overtime Ban

Talks hinge on worker demands in a context of over $4 billion in losses.

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Canada Post says it has received strike notices from the union representing some 55,000 postal workers, with operations poised to shut down by end of week. Canada Post vehicles are seen parked at a delivery depot in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Overview

  • Canada Post returned to the bargaining table on May 28 to table what it calls its final contract offer to CUPW.
  • The national overtime ban imposed by CUPW on May 23 remains in effect, forcing carriers to return undelivered mail to depots when routes exceed standard hours.
  • Collective agreements between Canada Post and CUPW expired after the union issued a 72-hour strike notice earlier this month.
  • Since 2018, Canada Post has recorded losses exceeding $4 billion and secured a $1 billion federal loan in January to stay solvent.
  • Key sticking points include wage increases, the use of temporary workers, weekend delivery schedules and pension and benefit terms.