Canada Post Strike Reaches Three Weeks as Pressure Mounts for Resolution

Postal workers demand higher wages and better benefits while businesses urge federal intervention to end disruptions before the holidays.

The Canada Post strike, involving over 55,000 workers, has entered its third week, with negotiations stalled over wages, benefits, and working conditions.
The Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has submitted new counter-proposals and is ready to resume mediation, which was paused last week due to a lack of progress.
Key union demands include a 22% wage increase over four years, improved medical and dental benefits, and better protections for temporary workers, who make up a significant portion of the workforce.
Canada Post has proposed expanding weekend delivery to boost revenue but faces union opposition over staffing concerns for the plan.
Businesses, particularly e-commerce retailers, have reported significant financial losses, with some estimating the strike has cost small businesses over $1 billion as the holiday season approaches.