In an update on the Canada Post strike, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) submitted a complaint to the Canada Industrial Relations Board regarding labour rights violations. The complaint came after Canada Post’s official statement on Thursday saying they would be terminating the employment of the workers on strike.
Canada Post spokesperson Lisa Liu clarified that these staff cuts are temporary, as permitted by the labour code, and declared these disturbances justified measures.
“Our business has been significantly impacted leading up to and throughout this labour disruption. We have taken steps to adjust our operations.”
CUPW denounced this action as an “intimidation tactic,” encouraging members to remain calm. Jan Simpson, national president of CUPW, stated on Nov. 27 that while Canada Post claims to be working on the negotiations with “greater urgency,” it’s a higher priority for the workers to reach an agreement.
“Canada Post management talks about the urgency of reaching a deal while they still sit in their offices or at home collecting their six-figure salaries and bonuses … No CUPW member from Canada Post, union leadership included, are receiving a salary right now; things could not be more urgent for our side.”
