OTTAWA: Unionized employees at Canada Post began voting today on the company’s latest contract offer, which includes a wage increase of over 13% for postal workers and changes aimed at implementing seven-day-a-week delivery. However, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), representing the employees, has urged its members to reject the offer.
‘A strong ‘no’ vote will not only reject the offer but also protect the integrity of the bargaining process,’ stated Jan Simpson, the Union’s National President, emphasizing the union’s firm stance against the proposed terms.
This vote comes after more than 18 months of stalled contract negotiations between Canada Post and its union, leading to months of strikes involving approximately 55,000 postal employees. The escalating dispute prompted Federal Labour Minister Patty Hajdu to intervene and direct the Canada Industrial Relations Board to conduct a vote on Canada Post’s most recent offer.
The ongoing labor dispute has significantly impacted mail delivery services across Canada, with the union contending that the offer does not adequately address key concerns regarding working conditions, job security, and fair compensation. The outcome of the vote, which is expected to take place over a period, will determine the future of postal services and labor relations at Canada Post.
