An update from Canada Post:
“We know last year’s postal strike made things tough for a lot of people. Whether you were waiting on a package, sending out important documents, or running a small business, the disruption was frustrating — and we get that.
Right now, there’s still some uncertainty as we continue contract talks with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). While we’re hopeful for a positive outcome, we want to give you a heads-up: There’s a chance there could be another service disruption later this spring.
• What’s happening now
Earlier this year, a federal commission started looking into the situation and held hearings to better understand both sides. That process has now wrapped up, and the commission will share its recommendations with the federal government by May 15.
For now, the previous agreements between Canada Post and CUPW are still in place until at least May 22, 2025. That means no strike or disruption will happen before that date.
• What this means for you
We’re doing everything we can to reach an agreement and avoid any disruption. But just in case, we’re also getting ready behind the scenes to keep things running as smoothly as possible if job action does happen.
If anything changes, we’ll be sure to let you know right away.
• Why changes are needed
We’re working on modernizing how we do things so we can deliver more reliable, affordable service to Canadians in the long run. That includes some changes we’ve proposed during negotiations to help us better meet your needs moving forward.
• We’re still here
Right now, Canada Post is fully operational and delivering as usual. We know uncertainty like this isn’t easy, and we appreciate your patience as we work toward a resolution.
Thanks for sticking with us — we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.”
Update from CUPW: Where Things Stand with Canada Post Negotiations
Now that the Industrial Inquiry Commission hearings are wrapped up, we want to keep you in the loop about what’s coming next.
The Commission’s report is due to the federal Labour Minister by May 15. That report will include suggestions for how to resolve the current bargaining issues, and it may also touch on how Canada Post is structured and run. Throughout the hearings, we made it clear: big-picture decisions about the future of Canada Post should be made through a full public review — not behind closed doors.
As a reminder, our current collective agreements — which were extended under back-to-work legislation — are set to expire on May 22.
• Our Focus: A Fair Deal at the Table
Our number-one goal is getting back to the bargaining table and negotiating strong new agreements for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier) members.
Recently, Canada Post sent out a message warning customers about the possibility of a “labour disruption” starting in May. Their stated intent was to help businesses plan ahead, but we’re worried this kind of messaging could end up pushing people away from using the postal service in the meantime.
We’re calling on Canada Post to step back from proposals that would harm workers and negatively affect service and to return to the bargaining table in good faith.
Because at the end of the day, the best agreements are the ones both sides work out together.
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