Canada Post and CUPW exchange further proposals

Media Release, Canada Post

December 6, 2024

Statement on Negotiations - CUPW

Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)

Last Mountain TimesPublic Submission

Working with urgency to get closer to agreements - On December 1, Canada Post presented CUPW with a framework for new agreements, which included proposals to bring greater flexibility to the Corporation's delivery model while demonstrating movement on key issues. On December 5, CUPW presented counter proposals; today, Canada Post responded, demonstrating further movement.

Canada Post's framework and the parties' counter proposals were presented through the special mediator. The Corporation remains committed to working with urgency to get closer to agreements for CUPW's Urban and RSMC bargaining units.

Changes needed to evolve the postal service - Throughout these negotiations, Canada Post has put forward detailed proposals to bring more flexibility to its outdated, mail-based delivery model. These changes are necessary to better compete in the parcel business, better serve Canadians and drive much-needed revenue growth.

"We understand the serious impacts that CUPW's national strike is having on your business, our employees and the millions of Canadians who rely on the postal service, especially at this critical time of year. To facilitate the negotiations process, the company will not be providing further details at this time."