Impending Agreement Between Canada Post and CUPW
Prime Minister Mark Carney has clearly stated that his Liberal government intends to use the dismantling of Canada Post in its present form as a test case for broader attacks on workers by the ruling class. Several media sources report that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is nearing a concession deal that would implement significant cuts to jobs and working conditions.
Union Response and Bargaining Update
A new round of bargaining began on Monday, November 3. CUPW issued a statement praising the involvement of a government-appointed mediator and expressed the union leadership's readiness to resolve disagreements and reach collective agreements at the bargaining table.
In a separate statement, the union respectfully asked the pro-business Liberal government, which supports plans to cut two-thirds of Canada Post's 55,000 employees,
“to ensure that any decisions... are made... with Union input.”
Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee
Daniel Berkley, a postal worker and a key member of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee, seeks to engage more workers. Those interested in connecting with the committee can email [email protected] or use the contact form provided at the end of the article.
“The destruction of Canada Post in its current form is a testing ground for the attacks that the ruling class plans to mount against all workers.” — Prime Minister Mark Carney
Author's summary: The Liberal government’s drive to drastically reduce Canada Post’s workforce faces resistance as the CUPW nears a controversial agreement, sparking debate on the future of postal workers.