DHL Express Canada locked out 2,100 Unifor-represented truck drivers, couriers, and warehouse workers across seven provinces just after midnight Sunday, leading to a strike at 11 a.m. ET. The dispute stems from DHL's proposed changes to the driver pay system and plans to use replacement workers, further disrupting Canada's parcel delivery market already affected by Canada Post's labor issues.
DHL Express workers on strike after company locks them out, adding to parcel sector turmoil
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️DHL Express Canada locked out 2,100 Unifor-represented truck drivers, couriers, and warehouse workers across seven provinces just after midnight Sunday, leading to a strike at 11 a.m. ET. The dispute stems from DHL's proposed changes to the driver pay system and plans to use replacement workers, further disrupting Canada's parcel delivery market already affected by Canada Post's labor issues.
Trending- 1 May 2025 (last month): Canada Post workers' union imposed an overtime ban.
- 2 2025-06-05: DHL Express served stoppage notice.
- 3 2025-06-06: Unifor advised of a strike.
- 4 2025-06-08 (just after midnight Sunday): DHL Express Canada locked out workers.
- 5 2025-06-08 (11 a.m. ET Sunday): Unifor workers went on strike.
- 6 2025-06-20: Legislation banning replacement workers comes into effect.
- 7 June 14-15, 2025 (next weekend): Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
- Disruption of package delivery across Canada
- Potential disruption of the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal
- Increased labor turmoil in Canada's parcel delivery market
What: DHL Express Canada locked out 2,100 Unifor-represented workers (truck drivers, couriers, warehouse workers) across seven provinces, leading to a strike.
When: Just after midnight Sunday (2025-06-08) for lockout; 11 a.m. ET Sunday (2025-06-08) for strike; Thursday (2025-06-05) for stoppage notice; Friday (2025-06-06) for Unifor strike advice; June 20 (for legislation banning replacement workers); last month (for Canada Post overtime ban); next weekend (for Formula One Canadian Grand Prix).
Where: Across seven provinces in Canada; Montreal (for Formula One).
Why: DHL Express Canada proposed changes to the driver pay system and planned to use replacement workers before legislation banning them comes into effect. Unifor's bargaining priorities include wages, working conditions, and surveillance/automation.
How: DHL Express Canada issued a stoppage notice and locked out workers. Unifor responded with a strike. DHL proposed a 15% salary increase over five years.