As reports point to looming sellout agreement between Canada Post and CUPW, what way forward for postal workers?

Prime Minister Mark Carney has made it clear that his Liberal government views the dismantling of Canada Post in its current form as a testing ground for broader attacks on workers across the country.

Daniel Berkley, a postal worker and a leading member of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC), encouraged colleagues to reach out for updates or support. Workers can contact the committee by emailing [email protected] or by filling out the form provided at the end of the article.

Recent reports suggest that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is nearing a concessionary agreement with Canada Post, one that would impose deep cuts to jobs and working conditions across the service.

A new bargaining round began on Monday, November 3. CUPW issued a statement praising the government-appointed mediator and stressing its willingness to resolve disputes and achieve “ratifiable collective agreements at the bargaining table.”

CUPW asked the pro-business Liberal government “to ensure that any decisions… are made… with Union input.”

The government, which has expressed support for plans to reduce two-thirds of the 55,000-member Canada Post workforce, continues to face growing criticism from workers and community advocates.

Author’s Summary

The Liberal government under Mark Carney treats Canada Post’s restructuring as a trial case for wider worker concessions, with CUPW nearing a contentious deal opposed by rank-and-file members.

World Socialist Web Site — 2025-11-08

As reports point to looming sellout agreement between Canada Post and CUPW, what way forward for postal workers?

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