Canada Post has a reached a tentative agreement with its union after years of “difficult negotiations.”
On Monday, Canada’s postal service and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers say they have reached tentative agreements.
The agreements cover both the Urban Postal Operations and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units.
“The tentative agreements deliver wages increases, with protections against inflation, improved benefits, and job security,” said Jan Simpson, CUPW National President in a written statement. “These five-year agreements provide much needed stability to postal workers and the communities across the country that we are proud to serve.”
After “two years of difficult negotiations” CUPW “successfully” blocked major concessions demanded by Canada Post, the union said in a press release.
Canada Post said the tentative agreements include higher wage increases, enhanced benefits and a weekend parcel delivery model.
CUPW’s national board recommends members accept the deals during ratification votes set to be held in early 2026.
The union and Crown corporation say they’ve agreed strike or lockout action will not take place during the ratification process.
Both agreements would be in effect until Jan. 31, 2029.
With files from The Canadian Press.
