Canada Post Strike?
Posted May 21, 2011 2:10 pm.
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Canada Post says it’s continuing negotiations with the union representing its urban-based workers on a new collective agreement.
An earlier agreement covering some 50,000 employees expired Jan. 31, and talks on a new deal began last fall.
A spokesperson says Canada Post is committed to reaching a negotiated settlement and talks will continue throughout the long weekend.
Major issues include wages and benefits, staffing levels and working conditions.
Earlier, federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt urged both sides to reach a deal to avert a potential disruption of the country’s mail service.
Meanwhile, Canada Post has reached an agreement with the union to bring in volunteer postal workers to deliver cheques to pensioners and those on social assistance should a labour disruption occur.
