Last week, postal workers decisively rejected Canada Post’s “best and final offers” in the government-forced vote. With a turnout of over 80%, nearly 70% of our members told Canada Post, “No, these offers won’t do it!”
Every employer in the Federal and Provincial sector has been watching us. Rejecting these offers was a victory not only for our Union, but for the labour movement as a whole.
Thanking All who got Involved
This result didn’t happen by accident. It was the result of a lot of hard work, at every level of the Union. We organized, we mobilized, we stood together, and we stood strong. It is important that we recognize one another’s efforts. We, the members, are the Union, and it is through all our actions that the Union continues to grow and stay strong.
I want to thank everyone who took the time and effort to get involved in our “Vote No!” campaign. Every action mattered. To those of you who organized and came out to meetings, had hard conversations with your co-workers, or even just voted, I say thank you on behalf of the entire Union.
What’s Next?
CUPW is ready to return to the bargaining table with new global offers for both the Urban and RSMC bargaining units. We have sent a letter to Canada Post CEO Doug Ettinger, and we are waiting for the Corporation to respond.
We will provide more updates to members once we hear back from management with dates and plans for bargaining. Until then, stay tuned!
Our national overtime ban remains in effect.
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In solidarity,