Canada Post has presented revised contract proposals to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), urging quick resolution ahead of a potential strike set to begin Friday.
A strike would see 55,000 CUPW workers on strike in Prince George and across Canada, slamming the brakes on Canada Post mail and package delivery.
The Crown corporation submitted offers for both urban and rural-suburban bargaining units Wednesday.
CUPW said it would review the proposals.
The union had requested a two-week extension to consider the new terms, but Canada Post rejected that request, citing prolonged negotiations and the need for stability.
Talks resumed following a five-month pause tied to the Industrial Inquiry Commission, which released a report warning that Canada Post faces an “existential crisis.”
Canada Post said its latest offer includes a compounded wage increase of 13.59 per cent over four years, six additional personal days, and improved short-term disability coverage. It also dropped previous proposals to alter post-retirement benefits, introduce a new health benefits plan, or change pension plans for new hires.
The revised terms address a major point of contention: the proposed introduction of part-time workers for seven-day delivery. The offer now includes guaranteed hours and access to benefits for these employees. Canada Post also plans to pilot dynamic routing, allowing daily route changes to improve efficiency.
With files from The Canadian Press
