Canada Post Negotiations and CUPW
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government sees the dismantling of Canada Post as a precursor to broader attacks on workers across industries. Daniel Berkley, a postal worker and leader in the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC), highlights the stakes involved.
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Union Negotiations and Concerns
Media sources report that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is nearing a deal with Canada Post that may compromise workers’ jobs and conditions significantly. Bargaining resumed on Monday, November 3, with a statement from CUPW expressing appreciation for a government-appointed mediator’s help.
The union expressed readiness to "overcome the disagreements between the parties" and "secure ratifiable collective agreements at the bargaining table."
In another statement, CUPW respectfully requested the Liberal government, which supports plans to cut two-thirds of Canada Post's workforce of 55,000, to "ensure that any decisions... are made... with Union input."
Summary
The ongoing negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post under a government viewed as hostile raise serious concerns for postal workers’ future job security and conditions.