Overview

• After an Aug. 27 bargaining session, Canada Post said CUPW’s latest package hardens positions and leaves a “substantial” gap.
• CUPW replied that management has refused to move off its May 28 “final offers” and has not meaningfully addressed proposals submitted Aug. 20.
• Canada Post reported a Q2 before-tax loss of $407 million and more than $5 billion in cumulative losses since 2018, heightening the stakes in talks.
• The corporation attributed falling revenue to labour disruptions and customer shifts, while the union said management delays are creating uncertainty.
• An overtime ban remains in effect and a full strike remains possible, with a federal mediator facilitating the latest meetings.