Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) reported no progress following mediated negotiations held over the weekend of March 1-2, 2025, aimed at resolving a lingering labour dispute. The talks, intended to bridge gaps after a nationwide strike ended in December 2024, concluded without a deal, leaving both sides pointing fingers over stalled efforts.
In a statement released Sunday, Canada Post accused the union, which represents over 55,000 employees, of displaying “minimal willingness to compromise” during the discussions. The Crown corporation highlighted its proposal for a “practical and cost-effective weekend delivery framework,” designed to enhance competitiveness in parcel services through a dedicated part-time workforce. Canada Post expressed frustration that CUPW “overlooked the pressing challenges” it faces, lamenting the absence of an agreement.
CUPW countered with its own Sunday statement, alleging that Canada Post “persisted in demanding severe concessions” that would undermine existing contracts, “drastically expand part-time and temporary roles,” and jeopardize full-time positions. The union emphasized its resistance to measures it views as detrimental to workers’ rights and job security.
The mediation follows a turbulent period that saw postal workers ordered back to their jobs in December 2024, after a countrywide strike was halted by a government directive to the Canada Industrial Relations Board. That back-to-work order, issued when no deal emerged by year’s end, remains a point of contention, with CUPW vowing to press forward with a constitutional challenge before the board.
Concurrently, both parties are engaged in a federal inquiry examining Canada Post’s structural and financial hurdles, including its push for expanded weekend delivery. The lack of resolution continues to raise concerns about potential service disruptions and delays across Ontario and beyond, as the Crown corporation and its workforce navigate an uncertain path forward.