Canada Post rotating strikes: How shippers can limit holiday hurdles

Canada Post Rotating Strikes: Managing Holiday Shipping Challenges

As labor disruptions continue, experts advise businesses using Canada Post to focus on clear customer communication and secure alternative delivery methods to avoid holiday season setbacks.

Background on Labor Actions

Canada Post employees, represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), have initiated rotating strikes ahead of the holiday delivery peak. This follows a 2024 national strike over stalled contract negotiations that caused significant delays and operational shutdowns.

In 2025, the dispute persists with intermittent employee overtime bans, halted delivery of unaddressed direct mail, and renewed nationwide strikes. Last month, CUPW shifted from a full strike to rotating work stoppages, impacting mail and parcel pickup and delivery in select areas.

Current Strike Locations and Impact

Canada Post assures that mail and parcel delivery will resume promptly after strikes end in affected areas.

"Once the strike is over in a given location, the delivery of mail and parcels will restart as quickly as possible once operations resume."

CUPW National President Jan Simpson highlighted that workers in Ontario and Quebec (excluding some regions) are not processing or delivering unaddressed advertising mail.

Key Advice for Shippers

Being proactive can reduce disruptions during the busy holiday season amid ongoing labor challenges.

"Employees are also not processing or delivering unaddressed advertising mail in the Ontario and Quebec regions, excluding certain areas."

Summary: The rotating strikes by Canada Post employees risk holiday delivery delays; shippers should communicate clearly and use diverse options to avoid setbacks.

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