Canada Post Secures Agreement with Second-Largest Union
In a major step forward, Canada Post has successfully reached a new collective agreement with the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA), marking progress in its ongoing labor negotiations. While talks with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue, this latest deal offers a clear path ahead for 8,500 CPAA members who manage rural post offices across the country.
What’s in the New CPAA Agreement?
The agreement follows 18 months of negotiations—mirroring the time spent so far in discussions with CUPW. According to Canada Post, the new deal includes an 11% wage increase over three years, retroactive to January 2024. The increase is structured as:
- 6% in 2024
- 3% in 2025
- 2% in 2026
These raises aim to address inflation and acknowledge the continued dedication of rural postal workers. For employees managing services in remote areas, this agreement is seen as a much-needed recognition of their vital role.
CUPW Talks Drag On: No Breakthrough Yet
Meanwhile, Canada Post’s largest union, CUPW, representing approximately 55,000 workers, remains without a deal. Despite multiple rounds of discussions, updates released last week suggest that both parties are finding it difficult to reach common ground.
Adding to the pressure, CUPW members have been under an overtime ban since May 23. While legally positioned for a strike, the union has so far maintained job action within lawful limits.
A Step Forward—But Not the Finish Line
Although the CPAA deal brings some relief, the bigger hurdle remains. With such a large portion of the workforce still in limbo, operations and service reliability continue to hang in the balance.
Canada Post has not provided a timeline for concluding CUPW talks, but officials say they remain committed to negotiating a fair outcome for all employees.
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