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Canadian Union of Postal Workers

Postal Workers Rally Against "Major Changes" to Jobs Amidst Labour Dispute

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Postal workers across Canada are set to rally against "major changes" to their jobs as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post remain at an impasse in a long-running labour dispute. The dispute centers on the Crown corporation's plan for "major collective agreement and structural changes" that CUPW claims will result in service and job cuts. The union is seeking wage increases of 19 per cent over four years, while Canada Post has offered 13 per cent wage increases over the same period.

Key Takeaways:

  • CUPW is planning nationwide rallies on Saturday, May 31, to protest against major changes to postal workers' jobs, citing service and job cuts.
  • The union is seeking wage increases of 19 per cent over four years, while Canada Post has offered 13 per cent wage increases over the same period.
  • Existing collective agreements have expired, and union members have participated in an overtime ban since May 23, which forbids workers from working more than eight hours in a day or 40 hours in a week.
  • Canada Post presented its final offers to CUPW on May 28, which include signing bonuses, cost of living adjustments, and the ability to opt out of overtime shifts.
  • CUPW is also objecting to the creation of part-time, weekend shifts proposed by Canada Post.
  • Business at Canada Post has plummeted by 65 per cent in parcel volumes compared to the same time last year, resulting in a loss of nearly $1.3 billion for 2024.

Statistics:

  • 65 per cent drop in parcel volumes at Canada Post compared to the same time last year.
  • Nearly $1.3 billion loss for Canada Post in 2024.
  • $841-million loss before tax for Canada Post in 2024, which would have been significantly larger without divestitures.
  • 32-day strike by postal workers last year.
  • 55,000 employees affected by the labour dispute.

Sources:

  • "Rally to Protect the Public Post Office" event planned by CUPW on May 31 (CUPW news release).
  • Ontario CUPW events listed on May 31 (CUPW news release).
  • Union meeting with Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu and Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli scheduled for May 30 (CUPW news release).
  • Canada Post's "final offers" presented to CUPW on May 28 (Canada Post statement).
  • CUPW news release on "Major Changes to the Public Post Office" (CUPW news release).

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