Negotiations updates

Today, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced it has received a strike mandate from its members. With the cooling-off period coming to an end on November 2, Canada Post and CUPW must approach the negotiations with greater urgency to avoid a labour disruption.

The parties officially began negotiations on November 15, 2023 and have met consistently since then.

Labour disruption would have significant consequences

It is critical that both parties focus their energies 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.

On September 25, Canada Post presented proposals to protect and enhance what’s important to employees, within the Corporation’s financial constraints, while making the changes that are necessary to better serve Canadians and Canadian businesses in today’s demanding parcel delivery market.

Commitment to finding common ground

CUPW presented counter-offers to Canada Post on October 7, and the two sides continue to negotiate.

We continue to work with CUPW to reach negotiated agreements that not only avoid a labour 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. 

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

Key dates in the negotiations process

• August 13: The parties moved into a 60-day conciliation period with the assistance of neutral conciliators.
• October 12: The conciliation period expired without extension, and the parties moved into a 21-day cooling-off period, with negotiations continuing.
• October 15: The federal government appointed mediators to assist the parties in negotiations.
• November 2: The cooling off period will end. Only after this date would either party be in a position to initiate a labour disruption (following a minimum notice of 72 hours). This timeline 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 that seasonal planning is done months in advance. If there is a strong possibility of a labour disruption, we’re committed to letting customers know as quickly as possible.   

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