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.