After months of negotiations, Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached tentative agreements for both the urban and rural bargaining units.
The agreements, which still need to be ratified by union members, come after weeks of rotating strikes and a nationwide lockout by Canada Post.
According to a statement released by Canada Post, the tentative agreements include “modest” wage increases, improvements to benefits and job security, and a commitment to address the issue of precarious work.
CUPW President Mike Palecek also released a statement, saying that the union is “pleased” with the tentative agreements and that they address the key issues that were important to their members.
The negotiations between Canada Post and CUPW have been ongoing since late 2017, with the previous collective agreements expiring in January 2018. The main points of contention were wages, job security, and working conditions.
The rotating strikes, which began in October 2018, caused significant disruptions to mail delivery across the country. In response, Canada Post implemented a nationwide lockout in November, which was lifted after the federal government passed back-to-work legislation.
The tentative agreements will now be presented to CUPW members for ratification. If approved, they will be in effect until January 2023.
In a joint statement, Canada Post and CUPW expressed their commitment to working together to improve the postal service for Canadians.
This news comes as a relief to many Canadians who rely on Canada Post for important mail and parcel deliveries. With the tentative agreements in place, it is hoped that the postal service will return to normal operations and continue to serve the needs of Canadians.
