CUPW introduces ban on Neighbourhood Mail delivery
September 12, 2025, 09:47 pm
CUPW has announced it will introduce a ban on the delivery of Neighbourhood Mail, starting Monday, September 15 at 12:01 am local time. This new strike activity will replace the union’s overtime ban that was in place since May.
No delivery of Neighbourhood Mail
Due to this decision by CUPW, employees are not permitted to deliver Neighbourhood Mail, effective Monday, September 15.
As well, effective immediately, no Neighbourhood Mail will be accepted for drop-off at plants, depots, post offices or other facilities. All delivery vehicles intending to drop off Neighbourhood Mail will be turned away.
Further uncertainty and impacts on thousands of businesses
We are disappointed in CUPW’s decision to ban the delivery of Neighbourhood Mail, which we first learned about today through the union’s news conference in Ottawa. This decision will impact the thousands of Canadian businesses that reach their customers with information and offers through the mail. It will also impact CUPW-represented employees who are paid to deliver Neighbourhood Mail on top of their wages.
This latest strike activity will only increase the uncertainty that is having a major impact on the business. Canada Post recently reported a second-quarter loss of $407 million, marking the Corporation’s largest loss before tax in a single quarter. From 2018 to the second quarter of 2025, the company has posted cumulative losses from operations of more than $5 billion. Without significant changes, these losses will continue and will be borne by taxpayers, which is not sustainable.
Committed to reaching new agreements
The gap between the parties remains substantial. CUPW’s most recent offers either maintained or hardened its positions on many items, adding significant new costs.
We encourage CUPW to come back with workable solutions that reflect our current reality and get the parties closer to a resolution. We’re disappointed that the union chose not to do so, and instead chose strike activity that will have further negative impacts on the company.
Canada Post remains committed to reaching new collective agreements through the bargaining process.
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