Canada Post Workers Reject Final Offer, Nationwide Strike Now Imminent
Tens of thousands of Canada Post employees are on the brink of a nationwide strike after rejecting the company’s final contract offer in a union-wide vote. Represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), over 70% of voting members opposed the proposal, citing unfair wages, lack of job security, and concerns over weekend parcel delivery changes.
The vote, held between July 21 and August 1, was ordered by the federal labour minister after more than a year of stalled negotiations and growing tensions. CUPW had already imposed a nationwide overtime ban back in May, which led to significant delivery delays and mounting customer complaints.
The rejected deal included a four-year wage increase totaling over 13%, signing bonuses, and new part-time weekend roles. While Canada Post framed the offer as generous and modern, union members viewed it as inadequate amid inflation and ongoing cuts to services.
With strike action legally permitted and a 72-hour notice already filed, Canadians could see full mail and parcel delivery come to a halt within days. Essential services like government cheques, ID renewals, and small business shipping could be heavily impacted.
Private courier companies like UPS and FedEx are already seeing increased demand, while analysts warn that Canada Post’s market share — which has already shrunk drastically in recent years — could fall further if the strike goes ahead.
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The union has stated it remains open to negotiations, but unless significant changes are made, a full work stoppage appears all but certain.
