Ongoing Negotiations at Canada Post
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post Corporation have been engaged in ongoing negotiations for a new collective agreement since the previous one expired in July 2021. The union represents approximately 50,000 workers at Canada Post.
The negotiations have been complex and challenging, with both sides expressing dissatisfaction with the progress.
Key Issues in the Negotiations
The key issues in the negotiations include:
Negotiations Process
The negotiations are being conducted with the assistance of a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The FMCS is a neutral third party that helps to facilitate negotiations between labor unions and employers.
The negotiations have been ongoing for several months, with no resolution in sight. Both sides have expressed frustration with the lack of progress.
Potential Impact of a Strike
If the negotiations fail to reach a resolution, CUPW could call a strike. A strike would have a significant impact on the Canadian economy, as Canada Post is the country's largest provider of mail and parcel delivery services.
The last Canada Post strike occurred in 2018 and lasted for 11 days. It resulted in significant disruptions to mail and parcel delivery, and cost Canada Post an estimated $100 million.
Both sides are hopeful that a strike can be avoided, but it is unclear whether a resolution can be reached before the current collective agreement expires on March 31, 2023.