As reports point to looming sellout agreement between Canada Post and CUPW, what way forward for postal workers?
Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that his Liberal government views the dismantling of Canada Post in its current form as a test case for broader attacks on the rights and conditions of workers across Canada.
Daniel Berkley, a postal worker and member of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC), represents a growing opposition among workers. Those wishing to contact the committee can email [email protected] or complete the form linked at the article’s end.
Reports on a Potential Agreement
Multiple news reports suggest the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) may soon finalize an agreement with Canada Post that critics describe as a sellout, potentially imposing serious setbacks on postal jobs and working conditions.
Union Statements and Government Role
Negotiations resumed on Monday, November 3. CUPW released a statement commending a government-appointed mediator and affirming the union leadership’s readiness to, as they put it,
“overcome the disagreements between the parties” and “secure ratifiable collective agreements at the bargaining table.”
In another statement, CUPW urged the pro-business Liberal government—known to support plans that could cut roughly two-thirds of Canada Post’s 55,000-strong workforce—
“to ensure that any decisions… are made… with Union input.”
Outlook for Workers
The current situation highlights deep divisions between postal employees and union leadership, raising concerns that a sellout deal could pave the way for broader erosion of workers’ rights at state-run enterprises.
Author’s summary: The ongoing Canada Post–CUPW negotiations highlight how government-backed restructuring may undermine postal workers while revealing wider struggles over labor rights in Canada.