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05 Jun

Canada Post Faces Labour Complaint Over Direct Bargaining With Workers

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post, accusing the federal corporation of undermining union authority by directly engaging with employees during contract negotiations.The complaint, submitted to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), alleges that Canada Post is circumventing the union's exclusive bargaining role by directing employees to a “negotiations hub” website. This site, according to the union, provides real-time updates on bargaining progress and seeks feedback on offers—steps the CUPW considers a violation of established labour protocols.CUPW further contends that Canada Post has employed other direct communication…

Tensions Rise as Jobs Minister Meets Canada Post Union Over Overtime Ban and Weekend Work Dispute

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National Times Bureau, May 30, 2025: Canada’s Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu met union leaders in Ottawa amid growing tensions between Canada Post and its workers. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has enforced a national overtime ban since May 23, following a formal strike notice on May 19. This action comes in response to Canada Post's proposal to expand weekend parcel delivery using part-time staff—an idea the union sees as a direct threat to full-time jobs and long-term job security.The government had already intervened once. The Canada Industrial Relations Board was asked to extend the current collective agreement until…

Canada Post to Present New Contract Offers Ahead of Imminent Strike Deadline

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Ottawa, May 21, 2025: Canada Post is set to present new contract proposals to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) today, just days before a potential nationwide strike scheduled to commence at midnight on Friday. The union, representing over 55,000 postal workers, had issued a 72-hour strike notice earlier this week, citing concerns over working conditions and benefits.The Crown corporation's spokesperson, Jon Hamilton, expressed hope that the forthcoming offers would facilitate a resolution and avert service disruptions. "Hopefully we can get talks going again and get a deal," Hamilton stated, emphasizing the organization's commitment to reaching an agreement that…