CUPW files unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against their employer.

According to a press release, CUPW alleges that Canada Post is engaging in direct bargaining with its members.

Those accusations include interfering with the union’s bargaining rights and attempting to discredit the union’s reputation.

The union claims this includes providing information to members without supplying all the relevant documents to the union itself.

“The employer also used captive audience meetings, videos, press releases, […] all leading to the Canada Post website “negotiations hub” in an effort to bypass the Union,” said the CUPW in its press release.

Workers have been on a legal strike position since May 23, but their union opted for an overtime ban instead.

The federal Minister of Jobs and Families, Patty Hajdu, recently urged both parties to resume negotiations and hash out terms for binding arbitration.

Last Sunday, Canada Post rejected the union’s offer for binding arbitration, claiming it would accelerate the company’s significant financial challenges.

1130 NewsRadio has reached out to Canada Post for comment regarding these claims.