CUPW negotiations: Discussions continue as conciliation ends, cooling-off period begins
October 15, 2024, 05:17 pm
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Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue to negotiate following the end of the conciliation period. On August 13, the parties had moved into a 60-day conciliation period with the help of neutral conciliators to work towards negotiated agreements for both the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units.
Canada Post offered to extend the conciliation period to support further discussions; however, the parties could not come to an agreement and the conciliation period expired without extension on October 12.
Cooling-off period
The parties have now entered a 21-day cooling-off period and continue to meet. Only after this cooling-off period would either party be in a position to initiate a labour disruption (following 72-hour advance notice). This timeline means no legal labour disruption can occur before November 3.
Our goal throughout this round of negotiations with CUPW is to reach negotiated agreements, without any labour disruption.
More information
Watch for further updates on the Negotiations Hub or in mailings to your home. On the Negotiations Hub you can also sign up for email updates, directly to your inbox.
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