As Reports Indicate Approaching Sellout Deal Between Canada Post and CUPW
Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized that his Liberal government sees the dismantling of Canada Post in its current form as a trial for broader attacks planned by the ruling class against all workers. Daniel Berkley, a postal worker and active member of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC), represents grassroots postal interests. To reach PWRFC, contact [email protected] or use the form at the article’s end.
Current Negotiations and Union Position
According to multiple media sources, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is nearing an agreement with Canada Post that could significantly undermine jobs and working conditions. Bargaining resumed on Monday, November 3, during which CUPW released a statement praising the efforts of a government-appointed mediator.
The union bureaucracy expressed its readiness to “overcome the disagreements between the parties” and “secure ratifiable collective agreements at the bargaining table.”
In a separate communication, CUPW respectfully urged the Liberal government, which supports plans to cut two-thirds of Canada Post’s 55,000-strong workforce, to ensure that any decisions… are made… with Union input.
Implications and Worker Concerns
This potential agreement signals a profound threat to postal workers' employment and conditions. The governing administration's alignment with corporate interests appears to prioritize workforce reduction and restructuring, raising concern among employees and advocates.
Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the issue as a precursor to broader labor attacks orchestrated by the ruling class.
Contact Information
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Author’s summary: The looming CUPW-Canada Post deal, endorsed by the government, threatens massive job cuts and harsh working conditions, reflecting wider attacks on workers nationwide.