After more than two months of stalled talks, Canada Post will present new global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) on Friday, marking a potential turning point in a prolonged labour standoff.
The meeting comes 44 days after CUPW last submitted its own proposals and 63 days since members rejected a forced vote aimed at ending the impasse.
Union negotiators confirmed they will review the Corporation’s latest offers during the session, with updates for members expected soon after.
The dispute, now stretching into months, involves 55,000 postal workers across Canada. Key issues include wages, part-time staffing, and delivery standards.
In August, CUPW members rejected what Canada Post had called its “final offer.” The union countered with new demands, which Canada Post argued would impose “significant costs and restrictions at a challenging time” for the struggling postal service.
Meanwhile, CUPW escalated job action in late September by halting delivery of unaddressed flyers, known as Neighbourhood Mail, in an effort to pressure Canada Post back to the bargaining table. The Corporation urged CUPW to lift the ban, saying millions of flyers remain “trapped in the network.”
Canada Post, which has been reporting financial losses, is seeking concessions on weekend delivery and flexible part-time staffing. CUPW, on the other hand, is pushing for stronger worker protections and fairer compensation.
As both sides prepare for Friday’s talks, Canadians remain caught in the middle, with concerns about delivery disruptions ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
