Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached tentative agreements covering both the Urban Postal Operations and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units.
CUPW’s national board is recommending members ratify the deals in votes scheduled for early 2026. National president Jan Simpson said the agreements reflect “the strength and solidarity of postal workers,” highlighting meaningful gains while resisting significant rollbacks.
Both sides have agreed that no strike or lockout action will occur during the ratification process.
The agreements include:
- 6.5% wage increase in the first year
- 3% wage increase in the second year
- Wage increases tied to annual inflation for years three through five
- Enhanced benefits
- Implementation of a weekend parcel delivery model
The deals would remain in effect until January 31, 2029.
If finalized, the agreements would end more than two years of labour disputes between the struggling Crown corporation and its 55,000-member union. Disagreements have centered on wages, workforce structure, and seven-day delivery proposals. Postal workers staged multiple strikes during the negotiation process, including a disruptive action last holiday season.
Canada Post has faced severe financial challenges, reporting a $541-million before-tax loss in its most recent quarterly report—the largest in its history. The corporation received a $1 billion federal loan earlier this year, which was intended to last until March 2026 but is now expected to run out by year-end.
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