Canada Post has rejected a binding arbitration framework proposed by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), escalating an ongoing labor dispute. Canada Post cited the union's refusal to acknowledge a federally commissioned report recommending major reforms, including flexible routes and part-time weekend positions, as "unacceptable." CUPW, representing 55,000 mail workers, insists on returning to the bargaining table and opposes a forced vote on Canada Post's "final offers," which include a 14% wage hike and an end to compulsory overtime but maintain the contentious plan for part-time weekend staff.
Canada Post rejects union’s arbitration proposal as ‘unacceptable’
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Canada Post has rejected a binding arbitration framework proposed by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), escalating an ongoing labor dispute. Canada Post cited the union's refusal to acknowledge a federally commissioned report recommending major reforms, including flexible routes and part-time weekend positions, as "unacceptable." CUPW, representing 55,000 mail workers, insists on returning to the bargaining table and opposes a forced vote on Canada Post's "final offers," which include a 14% wage hike and an end to compulsory overtime but maintain the contentious plan for part-time weekend staff.
Trending- 1 November and December (last year): CUPW strike for 32 days.
- 2 May 23: Union imposed an ongoing overtime ban.
- 3 May 28: Canada Post's latest offer.
- 4 Last Wednesday (five days prior to article): Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu asked parties to work toward binding arbitration.
- 5 Thursday and Friday (prior to article): Two sides exchanged information through federal mediators.
- 6 Sunday (prior to article): Union called on members to sign a letter opposing a forced vote.
- 7 Monday, June 9th (article publication): Canada Post rejected the union's arbitration proposal.
- Continued labor dispute between Canada Post and CUPW
- Potential for further industrial action (overtime ban, possible future strike)
- Resentment among union members if a forced vote occurs
- Ongoing impact on mail delivery services
What: Canada Post has rejected a binding arbitration proposal from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), deepening an ongoing labor dispute.
When: Canada Post rejected the proposal on Monday, June 9th; Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu asked parties to work toward arbitration five days earlier; Canada Post's latest offer from May 28; union imposed overtime ban on May 23; previous strike for 32 days in November and December (last year).
Where: Canada.
Why: Canada Post rejected the proposal because the union refused to recognize a federally commissioned report's recommendations for reforms. The union believes Canada Post wants to use government interference to rewrite agreements rather than negotiate.
How: Canada Post issued a statement rejecting the proposal. The union is calling on members to sign a letter opposing a forced vote. Federal mediators have been involved, but little contact between parties.