Canada Post is considering its options to move negotiations forward as talks with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have ground to a halt on key issues critical to the Corporation’s future.The parties have been working with the assistance of a special mediator since November 18, but progress has been limited to minor items.
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CUPW negotiations: Talks continue supported by special mediator
We wanted to provide an update on negotiations as we mark day 11 of the national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW).Negotiations have been supported by a special mediator since Monday, November 18. Talks continued through this past weekend. We have continued to work to find agreement on changes to our delivery
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CUPW negotiations: New terms and conditions of employment come into effect
On November 12, we received strike notices from CUPW. Canada Post responded by notifying the union that unless new agreements were reached, the current collective agreements for both the RSMC and Urban bargaining units no longer apply as of today.As of Friday, November 15 at 8 a.m. ET, employees in the RSMC and Urban bargaining
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CUPW announces national strike
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced it intends to begin a national strike on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET.Canada Post’s operations will shut down during a national strike, affecting millions of Canadians and businesses across the country.What to expect during a national strikeMail and parcels will not be processed or delivered
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Canada Post receives strike notices from CUPW; Corporation prepares new terms and conditions of employment for members of the RSMC bargaining unit
As you are aware, Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW intends to begin strike activity as of Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET, unless the parties reach agreements before
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CUPW negotiations: Canada Post receives strike notices
Today, Canada Post received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW intends to begin strike activity as of Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET, unless the parties reach agreements before then. Our operations continue as
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CUPW negotiations: Discussions continue
Discussions continued with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) through the weekend. While the negotiations were less productive than we had hoped for, neither side has provided notice (minimum 72 hours) of their intent to start a labour disruption. The parties remain at the table. Today, Canada Post received counter offers from CUPW for
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CUPW negotiations: Parties continue to negotiate as cooling-off period ends
As negotiations continue between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), the 21-day cooling-off period ended November 2. This means either party could initiate a labour disruption after providing a minimum notice of 72 hours.The parties remain at the table and have agreed not to provide a 72-hour notice as long as discussions are
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CUPW negotiations: Canada Post presents new global offers
Canada Post has presented new global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both the RSMC and Urban bargaining units. Higher wage increases We’ve presented enhanced offers that propose higher wage increases and demonstrate that we’re serious about reaching negotiated agreements, without any labour disruption. The offers continue to protect and enhance
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CUPW negotiations: Canada Post continues to negotiate with CUPW as union announces strike mandate
Today, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced it has received a strike mandate from its members. With the cooling-off period coming to an end on November 2, Canada Post and CUPW must approach the negotiations with greater urgency to avoid a labour disruption. The parties officially began negotiations on November 15, 2023 and
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