Negotiations Update Canada Post open for business but little progress in talks



Dear Canada Post customer,



Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers remain at the negotiating table, but progress is discouraging. We remain committed to our goal of reaching agreements that are fair to our employees. At the same time, the agreements must allow us to continue to provide affordable pricing and service to our customers and all Canadians.



First I would like to address some confusion regarding what some believe was a 30-day time-frame to negotiate without a disruption. That was not the case. This confusion may stem from an earlier offer by Canada Post on July 8 to negotiate intensively for 30 days under an extended “cooling off period.” The offer was contingent on both parties agreeing to binding arbitration if they could not reach negotiated settlements within 30 days. The union rejected the offer the same day. Accordingly, August 8 is not a date of significance.



As you know, Canada Post has expressed its strong desire to continue to negotiate without the threat of a lockout. Although CUPW has repeatedly said that they do not intend to strike, a threat of a 72-hour notice to strike is always a very real possibility.



I know these updates are not providing you with the certainty you need to conduct your business. I wish the news could be more encouraging.



Sincerely,



Serge Pitre

Vice-president, Sales

Canada Post Corporation



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