This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI
Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) for both the Urban Operations and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMC) bargaining units. These notices indicate that CUPW will be legally allowed to initiate a strike starting November 15 at 12:01 a.m. If CUPW proceeds with a rotating strike, Canada Post intends to maintain its services while working toward negotiated agreements.
“Canada Post is committed to protecting what matters most to employees,” a statement reads. “There will be no rollbacks for current employees under the company’s recent comprehensive offers, which safeguard the defined benefit pension plan, job security provisions, leave rights, and benefits, while also proposing competitive wage increases.”
Canada Post has also informed the Union that, unless new agreements are reached, the current collective agreements will cease to apply as of Friday. The Corporation will then have the right to utilize the measures outlined in the Canada Labour Code and adjust its operations according to its operational realities and business needs.
Financial Decline
Although Canada Post will continue its services, the uncertainty stemming from a potential work stoppage has led to a decline in volumes, accelerating the company’s financial downturn.
“Because businesses need certainty for their shipments during this time of year, they are increasingly entrusting their parcels to other delivery companies,” the statement adds. This period is usually the busiest of the year for Canada Post, generating much-needed revenue for the company.
Since CUPW obtained a strike mandate on October 25, Canada Post has seen a decline in parcel volumes. Last week, parcel volumes dropped by 28% compared to the same week last year. This represents 1.3 million parcels, equivalent to more than a day’s worth of deliveries during this season.
In the first six months of 2024, the Corporation recorded an operating loss of $490 million. Since 2018, more than three billion dollars have been lost.
Social Benefits
Additionally, Canada Post and CUPW have agreed to continue delivering social benefit checks in the event of a work stoppage for eligible government organizations that have chosen to participate. This arrangement ensures that delivery operations will continue so that seniors and individuals who rely on government financial assistance delivered by mail will receive it.
November’s social benefit checks will be delivered on November 20. People will receive their checks in the same way they usually receive their mail.
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