OTTAWA — Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have finalized the remaining contractual language in their tentative collective agreements, marking a major step toward resolving more than two years of labour disputes.
The union confirmed that outstanding language related to the short-term disability program and personal days has now been settled. With these issues resolved, CUPW’s national executive board is expected to announce voting dates for the ratification process in the coming days. The union is recommending that its approximately 55,000 members vote in favour of the agreements.
Canada Post stated that the tentative agreements, which would run until January 31, 2029, include wage increases, enhanced benefits, and the introduction of a weekend parcel delivery model aimed at modernizing service and responding to evolving customer needs.
Both parties have also agreed to refrain from any strike or lockout activity while the ratification votes are underway, ensuring service stability during the decision period.
Labour negotiations between Canada Post and CUPW have been marked by repeated job actions and prolonged disagreements over wages and structural changes to the postal system. The finalization of contractual language is seen as a key breakthrough toward restoring long-term labour peace at the national postal service.