As Reports Point to Looming Sellout Agreement Between Canada Post and CUPW
Prime Minister Mark Carney has openly indicated that his Liberal government sees dismantling Canada Post in its current state as a trial for broader attacks aimed at all workers. Daniel Berkley, a postal worker and key member of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC), is actively involved in this issue. To reach the PWRFC, email [email protected] or use the contact form provided below.
Union and Government Negotiations
Several media outlets report that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is nearing a deal with Canada Post that could impose drastic cuts on jobs and working conditions. Negotiations restarted on Monday, November 3, with CUPW issuing a statement praising a government-appointed mediator’s role. The union leadership expressed readiness to “overcome the disagreements between the parties” and “secure ratifiable collective agreements at the bargaining table.”
Union's Position on Government Influence
In a separate statement, CUPW respectfully urged the pro-business Liberal government—which supports plans to cut two-thirds of Canada Post’s 55,000-strong workforce—to “ensure that any decisions… are made… with Union input.”
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government "views the destruction of Canada Post in its current form as a testing ground for the attacks that the ruling class plans to mount against all workers."
CUPW stated its readiness to "overcome the disagreements between the parties" and "secure ratifiable collective agreements at the bargaining table."
The union requested the government "to ensure that any decisions… are made… with Union input."
Author's summary: The Liberal government’s plans to drastically reduce Canada Post’s workforce are contested by union members as negotiations near a critical agreement that could significantly impact workers’ rights and jobs.