Negotiations updates

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue to negotiate following the end of thae conciliation period. On August 13, the parties had moved into a 60-day conciliation period with the help of neutral conciliators to work towards negotiated agreements for both the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units.

Canada Post offered to extend the conciliation period to support further discussions; however, the parties could not come to an agreement and the conciliation period expired without extension on October 12.

Cooling-off period

The parties have now entered a 21-day cooling-off period and continue to meet. Our business operations also continue as usual during the cooling-off period.  

Only after this cooling-off period would either party be in a position to initiate a labour disruption (following 72-hour advance notice).

Working to reach negotiated agreements

We continue to work with CUPW to reach negotiated agreements that not only avoid a labour disruption, but also put us in a strong position to invest in the business and our employees, and meet the evolving needs of our customers. 

Our commitment to customers  

We deeply value the trust that customers put in us to deliver for their business, and we understand that seasonal planning is done months in advance. If there is a strong possibility of a labour disruption, we’re committed to letting customers know as quickly as possible.   

Process under the Canada Labour Code  

• On August 13, the parties moved into a conciliation period, which provided an extended timeline to continue negotiating with the help of neutral conciliators. 
• The 60-day conciliation period expired on October 12.
• A 21-day cooling-off period has now begun. The parties can continue negotiations during the cooling-off period, and our business operations continue as usual.
• Only after this cooling-off period would either party be in a position to initiate a labour disruption (following 72-hour advance notice).   
• This timeline means no legal labour disruption can occur before November 3.

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