The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW–STTP), affiliated with UNI Global Union, is seeking international support from post and logistics unions as it continues to negotiate with Canada Post for new contracts covering approximately 50,000 employees.
Recent efforts by Canada Post to implement what it called its “best and final offers” were decisively rejected by union members. In a vote mandated by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board, 68.5% of Urban Operations workers and 69.5% of Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMC) voted against the proposed agreements.
“With the government’s help, the Corporation threw everything it had at us. The Employer launched a propaganda campaign like we’ve never seen before. For months now, we’ve heard nothing but scare tactics and fear mongering from Canada Post. And yet, members stood up, stuck together, and they made their votes count,” said CUPW National President Jan Simpson.
“It’s time for Canada Post to start negotiating seriously. With these votes behind us, Canada Post must now recognize that the only way forward is to negotiate ratifiable collective agreements that meet postal workers’ needs,” Simpson added.
CUPW invited Canada Post back to negotiations on August 6, 2025. While Canada Post agreed under certain conditions, it also instructed rural carriers not to report unsafe mailboxes in remote areas—a move CUPW argues could compromise both service quality and safety.
Canada Post has cited the need for urgent transformation but has delayed progress in bargaining by forcing a vote that postponed talks for two months. The legal right of workers to strike was suspended for six months by federal authorities during this period. CUPW maintains its commitment to achieving fair and equitable agreements through good faith negotiations.
Cornelia Berger, Head of UNI Post & Logistics, stated: “Postal workers in Canada have spoken loud and clear – and it’s time for Canada Post to listen. We stand with them as they refuse to accept inferior terms or service cuts imposed by the government. UNI’s global post and logistics family stands shoulder-to-shoulder with CUPW in demanding a fair contract and a strong public postal service.”
CUPW is urging support from UNI affiliates as part of its ongoing campaign.
