Understanding the Canada Postal Strike of 2025 | Strike is having a huge impact

"The roots of the Canada postal strike can be traced back to unresolved negotiations over wages, working conditions, and job security. CUPW members voted overwhelmingly in favor of striking after negotiations with Canada Post stalled earlier this year. The union’s demands arose amidst rising inflation and the increased cost of living, compelling employees to seek fair compensation for their work. ... Many Canadians are experiencing delays in receiving essential mail, including bills, medical supplies, and personal correspondences. Businesses relying on timely deliveries have also felt the impact, with some small businesses reporting a significant drop in customer satisfaction. Canada Post officials have expressed their commitment to resolving the conflict, stating they are willing to return to negotiations to end the strike as swiftly as possible. ..."   
Source: infopetitenation.ca

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Sorry, this isn't America | Canada Post rejects request for binding arbitration

"... Canada Post has rejected a request from the union representing postal workers to send their ongoing labour dispute to binding arbitration. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it was inviting Canada Post to a fair, final and binding arbitration process to resolve negotiations that have dragged on for months. But the Crown corporation dismissed the proposal..."   
Source: www.norfolktoday.ca

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Postal Service wants to layoff 120,000 and break union contracts to do so

Letter Carriers React to Postal Service Proposal

"... aimed at enlisting congressional support for cutting postal employees' health and pension benefits and overriding lay-off protection provisions in the postal unions' contracts...."  
Source: einnews.com

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Plot to kill Post Office cloaked by right wing ‘recess rally’ chaos

"... Without the legislation the agency says that on Sept. 1 it will have to fire more than 50,000 workers, close down hundreds of post offices and kill Saturday pickup and delivery. The right-wing amendment effectively squashes the collective bargaining rights of the entire Postal Service workforce by ordering arbitrators to place the fiscal condition of the Postal Service ahead of any contractual obligations the agency has to its workers or retirees. ..."  
Source: www.pww.org

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