The federal government is ordering an end to the Canada Post strike that began nearly a month ago. Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon announced his …
Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon announced his decision to invoke his authority under the Canada Labour Code on Friday morning.
"I'm here today to announce that I am applying a solution to promote conditions favourable to the settlement of this labour dispute and protect the interests of all Canadians." On Wednesday, Canada Post said it reviewed the latest offer from the union and said its demands are "unaffordable and unsustainable" and would cost over $3 billion over four years.
MacKinnon has called on the Canada Industrial Relations Board to step in and assess whether the two parties can reach negotiated agreements by the end of 2024.
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