As Reports Indicate a Possible 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 state as a trial for broader attacks on all workers by the ruling class. Daniel Berkley, a postal worker and leading member of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC), represents the frontline voice in this struggle.
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Impending Agreement Raises Concerns Among Postal Workers
Various media sources suggest that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is nearing an agreement with Canada Post that could impose severe cuts and worsen working conditions for employees.
Negotiations resumed on Monday, November 3, with CUPW issuing a statement appreciating the intervention of a government-appointed mediator. The union bureaucracy expressed its willingness to "overcome the disagreements between the parties" and to "secure ratifiable collective agreements at the bargaining table."
CUPW's Position Toward the Government
In a separate statement, CUPW requested that the government, which supports reducing Canada Post's workforce from 55,000 by two-thirds, "ensure that any decisions… are made… with Union input."
"Any decisions... are made... with Union input."
Author's Summary
The government’s push to drastically cut Canada Post’s workforce signals a broader assault on labor, while CUPW edges toward a vulnerable compromise amid tough negotiations.