9/24/18 The union representing thousands of Canada Post workers says it will stay at the bargaining table, averting a potential strike by mid-week.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Monday it would not issue a 72-hour notice of job action, giving the Crown agency’s negotiators an opportunity to address the union’s demands, which include higher wages and better working conditions.
Both sides have been bargaining for separate collective agreements over the past nine months.
Negotiators were facing a Wednesday deadline of 12:01 a.m. eastern time for a possible strike or lockout after conciliated talks failed to reach a deal earlier this month.
While the two sides continue talking, the union warns its members may still face a work stoppage if there is no progress in bargaining.
A spokeswoman for Canada Post said Monday that both sides were working hard to reach negotiated agreements.
Canada has different labor laws than America! Spent a little time, go to the library and read. And it must be remembered that the Postal workers in Canada have the right to strike. Instead of criticizing the NALC, run for office. I’m quite sure you can save the employees retirement, health care, jobs, and improve the working conditions. Nothing hard working against a anti worker leader like we are stuck with. I was told 68 % of Postal workers voted for President wonderful!
This is how a real labor union works. Unlike the worthless NALC, which under Rolando has become another arm of mgmt.
If Canada Post had any brains, it would work with the unions to settle the contracts now.
The closer it gets to Christmas, the more leverage the unions have. Imagine a strike in late November or even in December, when mail volume surges? Canada Post could lose alot of revenue from the Christmas rush, if a strike occurred.