Tag: Canada Post
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Negotiations Update: Agreements in Principle Reached with Canada Post for Both Bargaining Units
Overview of the Negotiations After more than two years of intensive discussions, stakeholders are reporting a significant milestone in the national bargaining process: agreements in principle have been reached with Canada Post for both postal bargaining units. This development signals that both sides have identified the core terms of a fair and workable arrangement, laying…
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Negotiations Update: Canada Post Reaches Agreements in Principle for Both Bargaining Units
Overview of the Negotiations After more than two years of intensive negotiations, Canada Post and representatives of the two postal bargaining units have announced agreements in principle. The development marks a significant milestone in the long-running talks, signaling that both sides have aligned on the core terms of what a final collective agreement could look…
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Canada Post Strikes: What’s Next for Deliveries
Ongoing Rotating Strikes Reframe Canada Post’s Timeline For more than a month, Canada Post workers have been involved in rotating strikes that have disrupted regular mail and parcel delivery across the country. The action, launched by the national postal workers’ union, follows stalled contract negotiations with the Crown corporation’s employers. As businesses and consumers adapt,…
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Canada Post Strikes: Rotating Walkouts and What It Means for Mail Delivery
What’s happening with the rotating strikes? More than a month into rotating strikes by Canada Post workers, uncertainty surrounds mail delivery timelines, parcel processing, and the daily operations of businesses that rely on the national postal service. Workers say the rotating actions are a tool to press for better wages, job protections, and safer working…
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Canada Post Strikes: What’s Happening and Why It Matters
Overview of the Situation More than a month into rotating Canada Post strikes, workers and the businesses that rely on the national postal service are navigating growing uncertainty. The labour action, driven by negotiations between Canada Post workers represented by unions and the crown corporation, has disrupted mail delivery across the country. For households awaiting…
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Canada Post Meeting With Minister’s Office Recap – Oct 16
Overview of the Meeting On October 16, members of CUPW’s National Executive Board and Negotiating Committees continued discussions with representatives from Minister Lightbound’s office about the future of the public post office and the path to ratifiable collective agreements. The dialogue focused on protecting workers’ rights, preventing costly outsourcing, and ensuring transparent, accountable governance as…
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CUPW Meets Minister’s Office on Canada Post Negotiations – Recap
Meeting Recap: Progress and Positions Yesterday, members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) National Executive Board and Negotiating Committees continued their discussions with representatives from the Minister of Labour’s office about the future of Canada’s public post office. The central goal remains clear: secure ratifiable collective agreements that safeguard workers while ensuring the…
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CUPW Meeting with Minister’s Office on Canada Post Future
Overview of the Meeting Yesterday, members of CUPW’s National Executive Board and Negotiating Committees continued important discussions with representatives from Minister Lightbound’s office about the direction of the public post office and what is required to reach ratifiable collective agreements. The dialogue emphasized the critical need for robust job security protections and stronger language to…
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New Border Bill Tabled Amid Privacy Fears Over C-2 Provisions
Overview: A Second Bill in Response to Privacy Concerns The federal Liberal government is preparing to table a second bill this week that would mirror much of the recently debated Strong Borders Act, known as Bill C-2, but with several controversial clauses removed. The move comes as privacy advocates, civil liberties groups, and opposition parties…
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Canada Post’s Modernization Plan: Impact on Home Delivery and Post Offices
Introduction The federal government has announced a significant modernization plan for Canada Post, a response to its impending financial crisis projected to reach a staggering $1.5 billion loss by 2025. This plan includes controversial decisions such as ending home delivery for mail and closing some post offices. Government Transformation Minister Joël Lightbound emphasized the importance…