Canada Post will issue a stamp honouring Albert Jackson, thought to be the first Black letter carrier in Canada. Jackson earned his appointment to the civil service in 1882, but faced racism from his colleagues, media and members of the public as he pursued what ultimately turned out to be a successful 36-year career with … Read more
Postage rates rise on January 14, with the price for stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane for domestic LettermailTM items weighing 30 grams or less increasing to $0.90, up from $0.85. The price of a single domestic stamp will increase to $1.05, up from $1.00. The increases are the first for letter mail since March … Read more
Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $94 million for the third quarter of 2018, mainly due to the costs of implementing the final pay equity ruling, which will adjust how much delivery employees in suburban and rural Canada are paid. If not for the pay equity costs related to prior years, the Corporation … Read more
Canada Post has proposed to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers that the two parties work together through January during a cooling-off period that would immediately end rotating strikes, allow for mediation to resume and introduce a process to achieve a final resolution. “With the rotating strikes, resulting backlogs, and the massive Black Friday and … Read more
Canada Post has tabled a significant offer with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to bring resolution to negotiations as union strikes. On the heels of a third unsuccessful round of mediation, Canada Post is offering employees a time-limited four-year offer worth approximately $650 million. It expires on November 17 at 11:59 p.m. The time limit is … Read more
Canada Post announced a panel of advocates and experts created to offer ongoing input and a forum for dialogue to help make its delivery services more accessible to persons with disabilities and to seniors. “Canada Post serves every Canadian,” says Jessica L. McDonald, interim president and CEO. “As a major federal service provider and employer, we have … Read more
Since October 22, CUPW’s rotating strikes have shut down Canada Post’s operations in 52 cities and towns across the country. The union has ramped up their strike activity quickly, adding more communities each day and shutting down major processing centres for 48 hours. Canada Post is working hard to reach an agreement with the assistance of the … Read more
While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers will continue their strike action in the Greater Toronto Area for a second day. The union’s strike action in Toronto began at 12:01 am on Tuesday, October 23. Mail and parcels will not be delivered or picked up in the impacted area while the union continues … Read more
Canada Post issued the following statement: “Canada Post has made significant offers to CUPW which include increased wages, job security, and improved benefits and has not asked for any concessions in return. We value the relationship with the union and have been able to find common ground on some issues and have also committed to … Read more
Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $242 million for the second quarter of 2018, mainly in recognition of estimated costs associated with adjusting how delivery employees in suburban and rural Canada are paid. In the second quarter, Canada Post remained the country’s leading parcel delivery company, and has grown its Parcels revenue year over … Read more
