By Rosalind Russell – The standoff between Canada Post and its workers has hit another roadblock.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says Canada Post’s latest contract proposals are “worse than what we rejected in August.” Union president Jan Simpson says the new offers scrap job security, extend the layoff zone, and cut jobs outright.
She accuses the corporation of wasting time and undermining bargaining.
Canada Post says the offers protect key benefits like pensions, health coverage and vacation, while adding wage increases of more than 13 per cent over four years.
The Crown corporation says it needs changes to modernize the service and deal with a worsening financial crisis.
The government has urged both sides to reach a deal quickly.
Rotating strikes and two national shutdowns have already disrupted mail delivery across the country.
Talks are set to continue, but the impasse shows no sign of breaking soon.
Photo by Rosalind Russell
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