New contract proposals from Canada Post to 50,000 of its employees have failed to put an end to the threat of a work stoppage at the agency this fall.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the proposals presented by the Crown corporation yesterday fall short of what’s needed to reach a deal.
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Canada Post says its global offers to rural and urban carriers include improvements to pay, benefits and job security.
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But CUPW says the company’s job security proposals are limited, particularly for rural and suburban carriers.
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The union also says Canada Post rejected demands that those same carriers get paid an hourly rate – and for all hours worked – and that the corporation guarantee minimum hours.
CUPW plans to meet with Canada Post officials today to get clarification of the proposals before deciding next steps.