CUPW
Employee Communications Hub Recent Updates
2011 Annual Report
In 2011, the core Canada Post segment had its first financial loss after 16 consecutive years of profitability. The loss before tax was $327 million. Four significant factors contributed to this result: the June 2011 labour disruption; a continued decline of mail volumes; the sizable, volatile pension obligation; and the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision [...]
New Arbitrator Appointed
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt has appointed Guy Dufort as the new arbitrator in the negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Mr. Dufort will become the arbitrator effective March 19, 2012 and replaces previous arbitrator, the Honourable Justice Coulter Osborne, who stepped down last fall. In announcing Mr. Dufort’s appointment, [...]
Retroactive Wage Increase to Be Paid September 29, 2011
Canada Post has decided to pay employees in the urban bargaining unit their retroactive pay increases set out in the back-to-work legislation on September 29, 2011. The last few months have been difficult for our people, particularly those of you who are affected directly by the current round of negotiations with the Canadian Union of [...]
RSMC
RSMC Negotiations Hub Recent Updates
2011 Annual Report
In 2011, the core Canada Post segment had its first financial loss after 16 consecutive years of profitability. The loss before tax was $327 million.Four significant factors contributed to this result: the June 2011 labour disruption; a continued decline of mail volumes; the sizable, volatile pension obligation; and the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision regarding pay equity.
Topics Under Discussion
Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) pertaining to Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers (RSMCs) continue. Meetings between the company and union have been ongoing since last November and the tone remains positive. The company believes that an agreement can be negotiated that is affordable and in everyone’s best interests.
Collective Agreement Expires
The collective agreement for RSMCs expired as of January 1, 2012. However, the terms and conditions of the collective agreement remain in force while the company and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) negotiate a new contract.
