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Canada Post Strike Suspended Amid Pay Dispute
23 Nov
Summary
- A nationwide mail strike began, then shifted to rolling action over pay.
- Canada Post announced a deal pending union ratification, suspending all strike activities.
- Government-proposed changes aim to address Canada Post's significant financial losses.
A national mail strike, initiated on September 25th and evolving into rolling action, has been suspended. Canada Post confirmed a tentative agreement with the postal union, pending a member vote, leading to the cessation of all strike and lockout activities. This development follows nearly two years of negotiations between the parties.
The strike commenced shortly after the federal government proposed sweeping changes at Canada Post. These measures include ending door-to-door mail delivery for millions, shifting non-urgent letters from air to ground transport, closing rural post offices, and increasing flexibility for price hikes.
Government officials assert these reforms are crucial to mitigate Canada Post's escalating financial deficits, which reached C$1bn last year and are projected to hit C$1.5bn this year. Like its counterparts in the UK and US, Canada Post faces declining letter mail volumes and intense competition.
