Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post for both urban and rural bargaining units, with workers set to strike on Friday if no agreement is reached. After a year of negotiations, the union and Canada Post remain far apart on key issues, with the union rejecting the latest contract offer of 11.5% wage increases over four years and protection of benefits. The union’s national executive board will determine if a strike will occur based on Canada Post’s actions at the bargaining table in the coming days.

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