Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced that Canada Post’s proposals for unionized postal workers will be put to a vote, aiming to break a prolonged deadlock in negotiations. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has resisted this move, claiming it undermines their right to negotiate and arguing instead for meaningful arbitration. Canada Post, representing about 55,000 workers, sees the vote as a way for employees to express their opinions on the deal. A third-party arbitration was previously suggested but not embraced by Canada Post, who deemed it too slow.
Hajdu emphasized it is in the "public interest" for CUPW members to vote on Canada Post's offers to help resolve longstanding negotiations.
CUPW argues a forced vote undermines their rights, insisting meaningful arbitration should be pursued instead of a vote on stagnant proposals.
Canada Post welcomed Hajdu's decision to conduct a vote, framing it as an opportunity for employees to express their preferences regarding their collective agreement.
The proposed vote comes amid intense negotiations, with CUWP accusing Canada Post of not being serious about substantive discussions for a collective agreement.
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