Negotiations updates

Canada Post has presented new global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) for both the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units.  

We’ve presented enhanced offers that demonstrate we’re serious about reaching negotiated agreements without a labour disruption. In a best effort to reach agreements, these modified global offers propose higher wage increases for CUPW-represented employees, while continuing to protect and enhance what’s most important to them.

Urgency needed at the table

Both parties must urgently focus on resolving outstanding issues to reach negotiated agreements. A labour disruption would have significant consequences for the businesses we serve and the millions of Canadians who rely on Canada Post, while deepening the company’s already serious financial situation.

For this reason, we’ve made the new offers conditional on reaching negotiated agreements without a labour disruption. We remain committed to reaching agreements that not only avoid a work disruption, but also put us in a strong position to invest in the business and our employees, and meet the evolving needs of our customers. 

Cooling-off period ends November 2 

Canada Post and CUPW are currently negotiating in a 21-day cooling-off period that ends on November 2. After this date, either party would be in a legal position to initiate a labour disruption (following a minimum notice of 72 hours). This timeline under the Canada Labour Code means no labour disruption can occur before November 3. 

Our commitment to customers  

We deeply value the trust that customers put in us to deliver for their business, and we understand they are currently planning for the busiest time of year. Given there is a possibility of a labour disruption, we’re committed to letting customers know as quickly as possible.   

The company remains committed to proceeding with urgency and finding the common ground necessary to reach agreements.  

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