Canada post bargaining update - March 2025
UPCE-PSAC: the fight at the table continues
This week, your bargaining team met with the employer for another several days of negotiations. At the table, non-monetary proposals were discussed. Some agreements have been made on non-critical issues. However, the employer has not addressed any of the monetary proposals that were submitted.
Canada post bargaining update - January 2025
This week, the bargaining team met with the employer for a third time since negotiations began on August 20, 2024.
PSAC is concerned by the number of concessions the employer has tabled. They include leave provisions and a new two-tier benefits plan for our current and retired members. Just a reminder as we review the employer’s proposals in detail: we will not accept any concessions on your existing entitlements and benefits.
Bargaining Update November 2024
At the end of November, your bargaining team met with the employer in Ottawa. During our discussions, the employer tabled new proposals, including changes to the grievance procedure, staffing, case management process, and committee changes.
In turn, your bargaining team tabled many new proposals on the grievance procedure, performance reviews, seniority, shift and weekend premiums, call-back pay, stand-by provisions, vacation leave, the short-term disability program, the union education fund, and a new letter of understanding for the transition payment repayment.
Picket line protocol between PSAC/UPCE and CUPW
Please read the attached picket line protocol in case of a work stoppage at Canada Post.
UPCE SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Raphael, recipient of the 2024 UPCE scholarship.
Thank you to all the participants.
Canada Industrial Relations Board dismisses PSAC’s complaint
Late last week, the Canada Industrial Relations Board dismissed PSAC’s bad faith bargaining complaint against Canada Post regarding changes to its Hybrid Workplace Practice.
The Board dismissed the claim without holding a hearing, stating that the reasons for its decision will be provided later. However, it did not explain why the claim was dismissed or why a hearing was not held. Once the full written decision is received, PSAC will assess further options and next steps.
