Canada Post Workers and Union Continue Negotiations Amid Strike Threat
Talks remain ongoing without a strike notice as both parties aim to resolve contract disputes over wages and benefits.
- The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is in a legal position to strike but has not yet issued a formal notice, as negotiations with Canada Post continue.
- CUPW members have overwhelmingly supported a strike mandate, with over 95% of urban and rural workers voting in favor if talks fail.
- Canada Post's latest offer includes a 11.5% wage increase over four years, but the union argues this is insufficient and below inflation rates.
- The union is also concerned about proposed cuts to pensions and benefits, and the potential impact on working conditions, including longer routes.
- Canada Post is facing significant financial challenges, having lost $3 billion since 2018, and seeks a more flexible delivery model to compete in the parcel delivery market.