News releases

OTTAWA – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced it intends to begin a national strike on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET.

OTTAWA – Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW will be in a legal position to begin strike activity on November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has asked for the appointment of mediators at the outset of two negotiations with Canada Post. The Corporation supports the requests.

On November 14, 2017, Canada Post received Notices to Bargain from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Notices were filed for both bargaining units covering Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (CUPW-RSMC) and Urban employees (CUPW-Urban).

OTTAWA – Canada Post is pleased to have reached tentative short-term agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The agreements will avert a work disruption, bringing much-needed certainty in the postal system for our employees and customers. Canadians can now use the postal system with confidence. This is especially important as Canadian businesses large and small are already planning for the upcoming holiday shipping season.

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have once again agreed to extend mediation another 24 hours. Both parties will continue to negotiate with the assistance of the special mediator into Tuesday, August 30.

OTTAWA – Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have been negotiating through the weekend with the help of a special mediator.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has provided Canada Post with 72-hour strike notices. The union will be in a legal position to commence strike action on August 28, 2016.

OTTAWA – On Friday, August 19, 2016, Canada Post will hold its annual public meeting. The forum will provide an opportunity to learn about the company’s performance and growth as well as short- and long-term challenges and plans.

OTTAWA – Arbitrator Michel G. Picher has accepted Canada Post’s proposal in the final offer selection process to reach a new collective agreement with the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA).

Earlier today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, MaryAnn Mihychuk, encouraged both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to continue their discussions beyond the lockout notice.

OTTAWA – Canada Post has notified the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that it will be changing the terms and conditions of employment for all employees represented by the union starting Friday, July 8, 2016. The uncertainty caused by the prolonged negotiations and the union’s strike mandate is having a negative and escalating impact on the postal service.

Today, Canada Post advised the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that it has filed Notices of Dispute with the Minister of Labour in ongoing negotiations with CUPW-Urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMC). These notices ask the Minister to appoint a conciliator in each negotiation.