Via files from release:

The nationwide postal strike has entered its third week, with negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) at a standstill. A special mediator paused discussions earlier this month, citing a significant gap between the two parties. CUPW has urged Canada Post to reassess its position and return to the bargaining table.

In a statement released on November 29, CUPW claimed that “Canada Post has been demanding concessions that it knows no union could ever accept.” According to CUPW, these demands have stalled progress toward reaching a fair collective agreement. Union President Jan Simpson reiterated that postal workers are eager to resume talks, saying, “Your negotiators are ready and waiting for Canada Post to return to the bargaining table.”

CUPW also alleged that Canada Post has escalated the dispute by cutting off workers’ health benefits and issuing layoffs during the strike. The union called these actions “scare tactics,” asserting that they would not force workers to back down. “Together, we are showing Canada Post its scare tactics won’t work. We aren’t going to settle for anything less than what we deserve,” the release stated.

Postal workers on strike expressed their desire to return to work, emphasizing their role in serving Canadian communities. However, they stressed that fairness for current and future employees must come first. “We know how much our communities rely on the services we provide, and we want to be there for them,” CUPW stated. “But as trade unionists, we have to make sure that all workers get a fair deal.”

Canada Post has not yet issued a formal response to CUPW’s claims or provided a timeline for resuming talks. In the meantime, the strike continues to disrupt mail and parcel delivery across the country, with mounting pressure on both sides to reach a resolution as the holiday season approaches.