Canada Post says it's 'extremely disappointed' in the latest offers from the union representing its workers, as the strike nears the four-week mark.
Canada Post says the latest offers from the union representing striking postal workers take “major steps backwards,” and cautioned it was unlikely there would be a quick resolution to the labour dispute as itsaid it was “extremely disappointed” that it appeared the Canadian Union of Postal Workers was trying to “widen the gap” in negotiations, though it said it was conducting a full review of the offers.
“Canada Post has made several important moves to close the gap and reach negotiated agreements, but the union has reverted to their previous positions or increased their demands.”According to the company, their latest offer includes wage increases above what had previously been offered, along with up to seven weeks of vacation and 13 personal days for full-time employees, and a defined benefit pension plan with “yearly cost-of-living adjustments” for pensioners.
“With our nationwide strike now in its fourth week, we have waited far too long for Canada Post to bargain in good faith,” the statement reads. Global News asked Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon earlier Monday for comment on the ongoing impact the strike was having to Canadians, as well as businesses and charities, and if the federal government will intervene.
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