Bulletin #79
May 13, 2025
This afternoon, Canada Post negotiators informed CUPW that they were leaving the bargaining table, calling it a “temporary pause,” to put together another set of offers. Canada Post would not provide a date for when the Union will receive these proposals. It could be in a few days; it could be next week. Given the seriousness of the matter, it is reprehensible to keep workers and the public on edge when we should all be focused on negotiating good collective agreements that will benefit workers and grow our public service to meet the needs of all Canadians.
Throughout the entire bargaining process, Canada Post has refused to take responsibility for the financial situation it finds itself in. They have also ignored our offer to use existing collective agreement language to allow for weekend delivery.
By walking away from the table now, Canada Post will only drive away more customers, at a time where it desperately needs to grow.
The work continues
CUPW came to the bargaining table prepared to negotiate. We presented meaningful proposals intended to benefit postal workers and strengthen the public post office for generations to come. The Union has been focussed on protecting full-time jobs as well as helping Canada Post meet its needs to expand into weekend parcel deliveries. But many of Canada Post’s demands remain more or less the same as they were prior to our strike, including numerous rollbacks.
We suspect Canada Post will make new offers immediately after the release of Commissioner Kaplan’s report. When they are presented, we all need to watch out for proposals that benefit some workers over others. We must remain united in our objectives to achieve good collective agreements that all members can ratify.
Though the news is disappointing, your National Executive Board and Negotiating Committees remain committed to the work of negotiating new collective agreements and are ready to return to the bargaining table.
Your support and solidarity continue to be critical as we continue bargaining for your demands.
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In solidarity,
Jan Simpson
National President