Canada Post union files labour practices complaint / National Post
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 12:06 pm
Amid prolonged contract talks, Canada Post is facing rising tensions as its union files a labour practices complaint and government officials urge both sides to return to negotiations. The dispute underscores the challenges of balancing worker rights with operational demands in a rapidly evolving postal landscape.
Il lui reproche de propager des « commentaires alarmistes » à ses membres pour saper la réputation du syndicat.
The CUPW alleges in the complaint to the Canada Industrial Relations Board that Canada Post is bargaining directly with members and trying to discredit the union's reputation.
Il lui reproche de propager des «commentaires alarmistes» à ses membres pour saper la réputation du syndicat.
Canada Post and the roughly 55,000-member CUPW have been working to reach a deal for some 18 months
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post related to ongoing contract bargaining. The union alleges in the complaint to the Canada Industrial Relations Board that the Crown corporation is bargaining directly with members,…
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on Wednesday called on Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers to return to the bargaining table and hash out terms for binding arbitration, with the two sides still far apart on key issues.
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