CUPW proposes steep wage hikes and expanded weekend services amid ongoing Canada Post negotiations
Recommended wage increases
Cupw’s latest suggestions include 9 percent in the first year, 4 percent in the second year and 3 percent in each of the third and fourth years. This represents a significant increase from the previous proposal, which was about 13 percent for four years. The union’s reviews of reviews reflect concerns about inflation and the cost of living. New offers of the union also discuss the issue of weekend delivery. Within the scope of the proposal, the weekend mail service will first focus on parcel delivery, pickup and postal ranking. Part -time workers will be hired to assist the weekend services with a 20 -hour limit per week. In addition, the number of part -time employees planned for weekend duties will not exceed the number of full -time workers in the shift. This approach aims to balance its expansion -based services by protecting full -time employment opportunities.
Living Cost Adjustments
Cupw also wants to release a living cost adjustment (Cola) that will trigger additional payments if the inflation exceeds 10.33 percent in a certain quarter. This threshold is higher than about 7 percent of the previous offers of Canada Post. The Union argues that such a measure is necessary to ensure that wages keep up with increasing living costs.
Benefits and retirement provisions
The proposals of the union include improvements in short -term disability aids, subject to certain conditions, subject to certain conditions, allowing employees to receive at least 80 percent of their normal wages. The status quo will be protected for the competence period and employees will be suitable for short -term disability advantages for up to 30 weeks. In addition, the union advocates the development of the identified benefit pension plan aimed at providing more financial security for its members.
Overtime ban and negotiation status
Cupw continued a national ban in overtime as the negotiations continued. Canada Post said that the union has reviewed its new offers and is determined to reach new collective agreements during the bargaining process. Additional negotiations are planned on Fridays and Mondays, and both sides express their desire to solve extraordinary issues in a friendly way. The current negotiations tour follows a labor unrest, including a nationwide strike at the end of 2024. During this strike, it included 24 percent wage increases for four years, increases against group benefits, and improved protection against technological increases.
Canada Post’s financial challenges have been a central issue in negotiations, and the company has reported over $ 3 billion since 2018. The government has intervened in the past to facilitate discussions and to prevent intermediaries in postal services.
