“Canada Post had the opportunity to prevent this strike, but it has refused to negotiate real solutions to the issues postal workers face every day. Instead, Canada Post left us no choice when it threatened to change our working conditions and leave our members exposed to layoffs,” CUPW said.
“Our demands are reasonable: fair wages, safe working conditions, the right to retire with dignity, and the expansion of services at the public post office. Postal workers are proud to serve their communities, and we want to do the job we love. A strike is a last resort. We still believe we can achieve negotiated collective agreements, but Canada Post must be willing to resolve our new and outstanding issues.”
Canada Post confirmed widespread delays and the suspension of most services during the strike; items already in the system will be delayed, and no new mail or parcels will be accepted.
“This is a work stoppage resulting from CUPW’s decision to launch a nationwide strike,” a Canada Post spokesperson told Global News. “Canada Post was committed to maintaining operations while talks continue.”
While most services are suspended, notices at postal offices confirmed essential benefits such as Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security cheques will still be delivered on November 20. Similar exceptions have been made for provincial and veterans’ benefits in regions like Alberta and Quebec.
