September 15,2025
RED FM News Desk
Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) staged a rally outside Halifax West MP Lena Diab’s office to send a strong message to Ottawa.
“We’re doing this across the country. The message is for MPs to tell Canada Post to return to negotiations,” said CUPW local president Dwayne Corner, noting the union wants the federal government to step in as it did during the recent Air Canada flight attendants’ strike.
Talks between the union and Canada Post have dragged on for more than 21 months without a deal. The union rejected what Canada Post called its final offer last month.
While workers recently ended their overtime ban, they are now refusing to deliver commercial flyers.
“We hope this move gives them more incentive to come back to the table,” Corner said.
Canada Post responded that the decision hurts thousands of Canadian businesses that rely on flyers to reach customers and noted that CUPW employees are paid to deliver them in addition to their wages.
Customers are divided on the issue: some are glad not to receive flyers, while others say they depend on them for price matching and grocery savings.
Workers say their push is about securing fair wages, stronger health and safety protections, expanded public services, and the right to retire with dignity.
Canada Post, however, pointed out it has lost more than $5 billion since 2018 and insists major workplace changes are needed to ensure long-term sustainability.
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