Canada Post Workers Poised for Strike Amid Contract Dispute

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has issued a 72-hour strike notice, with key issues including wages and work conditions still unresolved.

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have been in contract negotiations for a year, with no agreement reached.
CUPW's demands include higher wages, improved benefits, and changes to working conditions, citing health and safety concerns.
The potential strike could disrupt services nationwide, affecting small businesses and city-run services that rely on mail delivery.
Canada Post has warned that the strike threat is already impacting its business, with a 28% decline in parcel volumes recently reported.
The Retail Council of Canada has expressed concern over the strike's timing, as it coincides with the crucial holiday shopping season.