Canada Post Announces Mail Resumption Next Week Amid Rotating Strike
Canada Post has announced that postal services across the country will resume next week. This decision follows the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) transitioning from a nationwide strike to a rotating strike format.
Resumption of Postal Services
According to Canada Post, workers represented by CUPW will return to their positions starting Saturday. However, the postal service has cautioned that the situation remains unstable due to the ongoing rotating strikes.
Impacts of the Rotating Strikes
- Mail and parcel operations are expected to restart.
- Service guarantees will be temporarily suspended.
- Safety measures are being implemented for a smooth return to services.
The CUPW indicated that the decision to adopt a rotating strike aims to facilitate mail movement, stating, “Postal workers would much rather have new collective agreements and be delivering mail instead of taking strike action.”
Details on the Rotating Strike
The rotating strikes will commence at 6 a.m. local time on Saturday. This approach allows for postal services to be reinstated while still addressing the workers’ demands.
Next Steps for Canada Post
Canada Post is preparing to ensure a safe and orderly restart of national operations. However, ongoing negotiations with CUPW may lead to further disruptions in the future.
Canadians can expect updates from Canada Post as the situation evolves. The postal service encourages users to remain informed regarding potential changes in service availability.
