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Global News
3 days ago
- Business
- Global News
Canada Post, union exchange arbitration proposals as they return to talks
The union representing Canada Post's workers says it has started to exchange proposals with the Crown corporation for a potential arbitration process as both sides returned to the bargaining table on Thursday. In a late-night news release, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) said it was ready to bring negotiations to a 'successful conclusion.' According to the union, terms of reference for arbitration exchanged through federal mediators include issues the parties could bring to arbitration, criteria that would help guide the arbitrator in making a decision, and timelines for when a final decision would have to be made. Global News has reached out to Canada Post but was told the Crown corporation had no comment at this time. The return to the bargaining table comes after Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu requested earlier this week that both parties hash out terms for binding arbitration, while also trying to reach a negotiated settlement. Story continues below advertisement 1:46 Canada Post rejects union's call for binding arbitration The two sides also met Thursday, a day after CUPW filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post over the ongoing contract negotiations. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The union alleged in its complaint to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board that the Crown corporation is bargaining directly with members, interfering with the union's exclusive bargaining rights and trying to discredit the union's reputation, all allegations Canada Post has denied. Among the union's main concerns are that Canada Post has pointed members to a website that provides updates on negotiations and is updating offers based on online feedback, in what the union says is an effort to bypass its intermediary role. The union alleges that the website also uses alarmist wording and misinformation to call into question the reputation of the union and intimidate and coerce union members. Story continues below advertisement The Crown corporation rejects all the allegations, spokesperson Lisa Liu said. She said in the statement that employers are allowed to express views and communicate with employees during collective bargaining, but added that the postal service has at no time negotiated directly with employees. Liu said Canada Post remains fully committed to concluding collective agreements through the proper channels. — with files from The Canadian Press
Global News
4 days ago
- Business
- Global News
Canada Post strike: Union files labour practices complaint as talks stall
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post over ongoing contract negotiations, as the union scrambles to overcome bargaining pushback from both management and its membership. The union alleges in the complaint to the Canada Industrial Relations Board that the Crown corporation is bargaining directly with members, interfering with the union's exclusive bargaining rights and trying to discredit the union's reputation, all allegations that Canada Post has denied. Among the union's main concerns are that Canada Post has pointed members to a website that provides updates on negotiations, and is updating offers based on online feedback, in what the union says is an effort to bypass its intermediary role. The union alleges that the website also uses alarmist wording and misinformation to call into question the reputation of the union and intimidate and coerce union members. Story continues below advertisement 'The union is asking the CIRB to order Canada Post to stop this interference, level the playing field by giving the union opportunity to rebut the employer's misinformation on their platforms and order damages to the union and members,' said lead negotiator Lana Smidt in a bulletin. 1:46 Canada Post rejects union's call for binding arbitration The Crown corporation rejects all the allegations, said spokeswoman Lisa Liu. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Canada Post places a great importance on keeping employees informed, especially on something as important to them as the collective bargaining process.' She said in the statement that employers are allowed to express views and communicate with employees during collective bargaining. 'Canada Post has exercised this right responsibly, delivering accurate, neutral and factual information. Employees have a right to understand what is being proposed.' Story continues below advertisement She said the postal service has at no time negotiated directly with employees and remains fully committed to concluding collective agreements through the proper channels. In its complaint, the union cited an industrial relations board precedent stating an employer 'may not make inappropriate selling pitches to employees over the head of the union.' 2:19 Nationwide rallies in support of Canada Post workers as tensions rise It raised further concerns with how Canada Post has released information — via printouts, QR codes on post office TV screens and hand-held data terminals 'accompanied by a sound alarm,' for example — as well as how quickly it has sent out updates publicly after providing them to the union. The complaint also exposes divisions within the postal ranks and pushback against union strategy. 'Union representatives have been working very hard to reassure regional and local leadership and the membership to counteract the loss of confidence for the union resulting of Canada Post's direct bargaining campaign,' the Tuesday filing reads. Story continues below advertisement 'A significant amount of their time and focus are now being spent justifying the union's positions instead of working toward the conclusion of collective agreements through bargaining.' Canada Post and the roughly 55,000-member CUPW have been working to reach a deal for some 18 months. On Wednesday, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu called on Canada Post and the union to return to the bargaining table and hash out terms for binding arbitration as well as continue to try to reach a negotiated settlement.
Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Canada Post union files labour practices complaint
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post related to ongoing contract bargaining. The union alleges in the complaint to the Canada Industrial Relations Board that the Crown corporation is bargaining directly with members, interfering with the union's exclusive bargaining rights and trying to discredit the union's reputation, all allegations that Canada Post has denied. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Among the union's main concerns are that Canada Post has pointed members to a website that provides updates on negotiations, and is updating offers based on online feedback, in what the union says is an effort to bypass its intermediary role. The union alleges that the website also uses alarmist wording and misinformation to call into question the reputation of the union and intimidate and coerce union members. 'The union is asking the CIRB to order Canada Post to stop this interference, level the playing field by giving the union opportunity to rebut the employer's misinformation on their platforms and order damages to the union and members,' said lead negotiator Lana Smidt in a bulletin. The corporation rejections the allegations in their entirety, said spokeswoman Lisa Liu. 'Canada Post places a great importance on keeping employees informed, especially on something as important to them as the collective bargaining process.' She said in the statement that employers are allowed to express views and communicate with employees during collective bargaining. 'Canada Post has exercised this right responsibly, delivering accurate, neutral, and factual information. Employees have a right to understand what is being proposed.' She said the postal service has at no time negotiated directly with employees and remains fully committed to concluding collective agreements through the proper channels. The union also raised concerns with how Canada Post has released information, including how quickly the corporation has released information publicly after providing it to the union. Canada Post and the roughly 55,000-member CUPW have been working to reach a deal for some 18 months. On Wednesday, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu called on Canada Post and the union to return to the bargaining table and hash out terms for binding arbitration as well as continue to try to reach a negotiated settlement. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
National Post
4 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Canada Post union files labour practices complaint
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post related to ongoing contract bargaining. Article content The union alleges in the complaint to the Canada Industrial Relations Board that the Crown corporation is bargaining directly with members, interfering with the union's exclusive bargaining rights and trying to discredit the union's reputation, all allegations that Canada Post has denied. Article content Article content Among the union's main concerns are that Canada Post has pointed members to a website that provides updates on negotiations, and is updating offers based on online feedback, in what the union says is an effort to bypass its intermediary role. Article content The union alleges that the website also uses alarmist wording and misinformation to call into question the reputation of the union and intimidate and coerce union members. Article content 'The union is asking the CIRB to order Canada Post to stop this interference, level the playing field by giving the union opportunity to rebut the employer's misinformation on their platforms and order damages to the union and members,' said lead negotiator Lana Smidt in a bulletin. Article content The corporation rejections the allegations in their entirety, said spokeswoman Lisa Liu. Article content 'Canada Post places a great importance on keeping employees informed, especially on something as important to them as the collective bargaining process.' Article content Article content She said in the statement that employers are allowed to express views and communicate with employees during collective bargaining. Article content 'Canada Post has exercised this right responsibly, delivering accurate, neutral, and factual information. Employees have a right to understand what is being proposed.' Article content She said the postal service has at no time negotiated directly with employees and remains fully committed to concluding collective agreements through the proper channels. Article content The union also raised concerns with how Canada Post has released information, including how quickly the corporation has released information publicly after providing it to the union. Article content Article content
CBC
23-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Union says Canada Post offers 'fall short' as strike deadline nears
Social Sharing The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service "fall short" with hours to go until a looming strike deadline. Canada Post meanwhile said Thursday it's already seeing mail volumes decline ahead of another possible labour disruption and is pushing for an urgent resolution. Spokesperson Lisa Liu said Canada Post met with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) on Thursday evening at the union's request, with the assistance of mediators. The union raised "a small number of the many outstanding issues" but did not respond to the proposals issued a day earlier, Liu said. In a bulletin posted late Wednesday, the union said it was still reviewing proposals tabled by the Crown corporation earlier in the day. Canada Post, union agree to meet just hours before strike deadline | Hanomansing Tonight 2 hours ago Duration 13:52 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. But it identified a number of areas where the offers disappoint, namely on wages and cost-of-living adjustments. Canada Post's offers amount to a little more than 13 per cent in wage increases over four years, where the union was looking for closer to 19 per cent to catch up after years of rampant inflation. WATCH | Concerns about another strike: Small business owners brace for another postal stoppage | Hanomansing Tonight 2 days ago Duration 8:41 Two small business owners who depend on Canada Post share their concerns about the looming strike that could start as soon as Friday, if a meeting between Canada Post and the union representing some 55,000 workers doesn't find a solution. The union also raised concerns about Canada Post's pitch to include more part-time staff and introduce "dynamic routing" — a model that could see mail delivery routes change on a daily basis to adjust to varying conditions — without established rules governing the system. CUPW also argued that the six extra personal days on offer are "window dressing" and already allotted in the Canada Labour Code. The union also took issue with a pitch to remove workers' "five-minute wash-up time." Without an agreement in place by the end of Thursday, CUPW members are set to go on strike shortly after midnight. Canada Post rejected CUPW's call for a two-week "truce" that would have given the union time to review the new offers in detail. If postal workers do walk off the job, it would be the second time in less than six months. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is overseeing the file jointly with John Zerucelli, secretary of state for labour, Hajdu's spokesman John Fragos said Thursday. Hajdu last spoke with the two parties on May 16, when they discussed a newly released report — commissioned by the federal government and written by arbitrator William Kaplan — outlining the "existential crisis" facing the Crown corporation along with recommendations, Fragos said.
