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Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Supporters of Canada Post workers set to rally across the country
Rallies in support of Canada Post workers are set to take place across the country today amid ongoing labour tensions between the employer and the union representing roughly 55,000 staff. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced the rallies on its website, saying supporters will gather in 13 cities including Halifax, Toronto and Vancouver. The union says members won't stop fighting to protect and expand the public post office as Canada Post pushes for job and service cuts. The Canada Post presented what it called its 'final offers' to the union on Wednesday, with concessions including an end to compulsory overtime and a signing bonus of up to $1,000. But it stuck to a proposal for a 14-per-cent cumulative wage hike over four years and part-time staff on weekend shifts, a major sticking point in the talks. The Decibel: What's going on with Canada Post? Canada Post says the two sides are at an impasse after months of conciliation and mediation and has asked Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu to force a union membership vote on its latest proposals. The union has been in a legal strike position as of May 23, but so far has opted instead for an overtime ban. The Crown corporation said this week it logged nearly $1.3 billion in operating losses last year, raising further questions about its business model as letter volumes plunge. An annual report released earlier this week said a month-long strike last fall stemming from the same contract negotiations cost the organization $208 million. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers took to the picket lines for 32 days in late 2024, snarling mail delivery over the busy holiday shopping season.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Canada Post employees not working overtime as negotiations continue
Canada Post signage and parked vehicles are seen at a Canada Post mail sorting facility in Ottawa on November 18, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby) Canada Post workers are sticking with their national overtime ban as contract negotiations continue. On Sunday, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers met with federal mediators to respond to the latest offer from Canada Post, a Crown corporation. 'The Union's replies to Canada Post's proposals offer comprehensive, pragmatic and workable solutions to important issues still on the table, including, for example: wages, the short-term disability plan (STDP), weekend parcel delivery, and staffing,' a union spokesperson told on Monday morning. 'We expect Canada Post to respond early in the week. Our nationwide overtime ban remains in effect.' This is a developing story and will be updated
CBC
23-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Canada Post, union agree to meet just hours before strike deadline
The latest on the last-minute efforts to avert another Canada Post strike that is expected to start on Friday at midnight. The company says the Canadian Union of Postal Workers has agreed to meet Thursday night to discuss the most recent offer.
