As Reports Indicate Potential Agreement Between Canada Post and CUPW
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government appears to see the dismantling of Canada Post as a test case for broader attacks on workers. Daniel Berkley, a postal worker and key member of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC), is actively involved in the struggle. To reach the PWRFC, contact [email protected] or use the form linked at the end of this article.
Union Nears Controversial Deal Amid Workforce Cuts
Multiple media outlets report that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is close to finalizing an agreement with Canada Post that would impose severe cuts to jobs and working conditions. Negotiations restarted on Monday, November 3, when CUPW issued a statement acknowledging the role of a government-appointed mediator and expressing willingness to resolve differences and “secure ratifiable collective agreements at the bargaining table.”
Union Appeal to Government
In a separate statement, CUPW requested that the Liberal government, which supports plans to reduce the workforce by two-thirds out of 55,000 employees, “ensure that any decisions… are made… with Union input.”
"The union bureaucracy is ready to overcome disagreements and secure ratifiable agreements."
Contact Details for Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact form available at the article’s end
Author's summary: The ongoing negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post risk heavy job cuts amidst government-backed changes, with rank-and-file workers seeking to influence the process.