Canada Post says it is still far from reaching a deal with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers after nearly two years of negotiations.
In a statement, the corporation said it received counter-offers from CUPW on August 20 in response to what it had called its “best and final” offer earlier this year. But after reviewing the proposals, the company said the union has either held firm or strengthened its positions on several issues, while also adding new demands.
Canada Post said the gap between the two sides remains “substantial,” and that some of CUPW’s proposals would raise operational costs at a time when the company is facing mounting financial losses. It noted that while the union included a part-time staffing component to address weekend delivery, the approach was described as unaffordable and complex to manage.
The statement urged CUPW to revisit its offers and bring forward proposals that reflect the “realities confronting the company.” Canada Post said both parties need to agree on a path that balances employee support with financial sustainability and addresses the challenges it presented to the federal Industrial Inquiry Commission.
Despite the stalemate, Canada Post said it remains committed to reaching new collective agreements through bargaining and will continue to provide updates to employees and customers.
