Canadians value their postal system and expect it to evolve to meet their changing needs. The reports released today by the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates provide valuable input into that process. They also demonstrate the difficulty in finding common ground when it comes to addressing the significant challenges facing Canada Post. The … Read more
Canada Post has launched its annual fundraising campaign to improve the lives of children and youths with the unveiling of two new Community Foundation stamps. The stamps give customers a way to donate $1 per 10-stamp booklet, or 10 cents in the case of an Official First Day Cover, directly to the Canada Post Community Foundation … Read more
Canada Post issued a statement: “We are very pleased with the work of the Independent Task Force and the meaningful discussions it will inspire. Their comprehensive report has reaffirmed the challenges facing the postal system and the path the Corporation was taking to secure its future for Canadians”. The full statement is available online. Call 613-734-8888.
Canada Post is pleased to have reached tentative short-term agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The agreements will avert a work disruption, bringing much-needed certainty in the postal system for our employees and customers. Canadians can now use the postal system with confidence. This is especially important as Canadian businesses large and … Read more
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have once again agreed to extend mediation another 24 hours. Both parties will continue to negotiate with the assistance of the special mediator into Tuesday, August 30. The current collective agreements will continue to apply for the next 24 hours through to midnight on Tuesday, … Read more
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have been negotiating through the weekend with the help of a special mediator. At the mediator’s request Canada Post has agreed to extend mediation another 24 hours. The current collective agreements will therefore continue to apply for the next 24 hours. Call 613-734-8888.
Benefitting from savings from its business transformation efforts in the previous year, and on the strength of its Parcels line of business, the Canada Post segment recorded a small profit before tax of $1 million in the second quarter. This essentially break-even result compares to a loss before tax of $31 million in the same … Read more
Canada Post announced that following nine months of negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, talks have reached an impasse. The union’s 60-day strike mandate is set to expire on Aug. 25, 2016. Rather than secure the renewed support of their members through a vote, the union is looking at other ways to extend their … Read more
Arbitrator Michel G. Picher has accepted Canada Post’s proposal in the final offer selection process to reach a new collective agreement with the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA).”Canada Post is appreciative that the arbitration process efficiently expedited the resolution of difficult bargaining issues between us and the CPAA,” said Canada Post president and CEO Deepak Chopra. Key … Read more
Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk (Kildonan-St. Paul, Man.) encouraged both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to continue their discussions beyond the lockout notice. Accordingly, the Corporation has withdrawn its 72-hour notice. As a result, there will not be a lockout, which will allow both parties to focus their efforts … Read more
