[Canada] Postal workers issue 72-hour strike notice

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post. It put the postal service on notice for a potential strike beginning as soon as November 15, NetNewsLedger reports.

The move follows nearly a year of negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post, with both sides continuing to be divided on key issues.

The union has issued the strike notice, however, it has not yet confirmed whether the action will take place immediately. The decision will reportedly depend on the progress of negotiations in the next few days.

CUPW wants improvements in several areas, including:

• Wages: The union has demanded wage increases that keep pace with inflation and the integration of cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) into base pay.
• Working Conditions: CUPW is seeking changes to address issues such as overburdening, route length, staffing levels and health and safety concerns.
• Benefits: The union is seeking improvements to benefits, including medical leave, short-term disability and group benefit plans.
• Job Security: CUPW wants stronger protections against technological change, contracting out, and harassment.
• Service Expansion: The union is advocating for expanding postal services to include areas such as postal banking and community check-ins.

CUPW has reportedly stated that it will continue negotiations with Canada Post in the hope of settling before the strike deadline. The union will provide updates on the negotiations and any potential strike action.

Source: NetNewsLedger

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post. It put the postal service on notice for a potential strike beginning as soon as November 15, NetNewsLedger reports.

The move follows nearly a year of negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post, with both sides continuing to be divided on key issues.

The union has issued the strike notice, however, it has not yet confirmed whether the action will take place immediately. The decision will reportedly depend on the progress of negotiations in the next few days.

CUPW wants improvements in several areas, including:

• Wages: The union has demanded wage increases that keep pace with inflation and the integration of cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) into base pay.
• Working Conditions: CUPW is seeking changes to address issues such as overburdening, route length, staffing levels and health and safety concerns.
• Benefits: The union is seeking improvements to benefits, including medical leave, short-term disability and group benefit plans.
• Job Security: CUPW wants stronger protections against technological change, contracting out, and harassment.
• Service Expansion: The union is advocating for expanding postal services to include areas such as postal banking and community check-ins.

CUPW has reportedly stated that it will continue negotiations with Canada Post in the hope of settling before the strike deadline. The union will provide updates on the negotiations and any potential strike action.

Source: NetNewsLedger