The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given Canada Post a 72-hour strike notice. It means the union will be in a legal strike position on Sunday..
Meantime, The Minister of Labour, MaryAnn Mihychuk, announced she’ll appoint a special mediator to assist in negotiations with CUPW.
Canada Post says it’ll fully cooperate in the process adding it hopes the assistance of a neutral third party will help both sides address the challenges facing the postal service caused by declining mail volumes and increasing pension obligations.
