Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have finalized tentative collective agreements covering both the Urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier (RSMC) bargaining units, setting the stage for union ratification votes in the coming weeks.
In a statement released this week, Canada Post said the parties had completed outstanding contractual language following tentative agreements reached in December. The proposed agreements would run for five years, through Jan. 31, 2029.
According to Canada Post, the tentative agreements include wage increases, enhanced benefits and the introduction of a weekend parcel delivery model. During the ratification process, both parties have agreed not to engage in strike or lockout activity.
“We fully recognize the certainty and stability that your business needs,” Canada Post said in a letter to businesses, adding that further updates will be provided as the process moves forward.
CUPW confirmed that negotiating committees have finalized contractual language related to the Short-Term Disability Program and personal days, with the new language to be incorporated into the tentative agreements.
In a bulletin issued Jan. 28, CUPW said members will be given access to a full draft of their collective agreement before voting takes place. Details on local information meetings and voting procedures are expected to be announced shortly.
“These tentative agreements must be ratified by a majority vote of the members in each respective bargaining unit,” CUPW said. The union encouraged eligible members to attend local meetings and participate in the vote.
The tentative agreements follow a Canada-wide strike in the fall of 2024 that continued into early 2025, as well as a full strike in the fall of 2025 that quickly transitioned into rotating strikes.
The ratification process will be administered by CUPW. To be eligible to vote, members must be in good standing with the union.
For collectors, dealers and businesses that rely on consistent mail service, the agreement to maintain labour peace during the ratification period provides short-term operational stability.
Canadian Stamp News has published ongoing coverage of the labour dispute and negotiations in previous issues.
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Will Canada Post finally provide suitable payment terminals to allow customs fees to be paid upon delivery? My mail carrier told me that they have been instructed not to carry them because they have poor cell phone reception. As a result, we have to go to the post office to pay the fees and pick up the package. Why can pizza delivery companies do it, but not Canada Post? It’s no surprise that they are losing customers.