Canada Post is urging the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to revisit its offers after a bargaining session Wednesday.
The corporation says the union has “hardened” its position on key issues and added new demands, leaving a “substantial” gap.
Canada Post says it reviewed counter-offers submitted last week but found they failed to reflect the realities facing the company.
In a statement, Canada Post stressed, “Both parties need to agree on an approach that addresses the Corporation’s challenges, supports its people, and starts to secure the company for employees and customers. We are ready to make Canada Post an organization that better meets the needs of all Canadians, while building a financially sustainable future for the company. At the Industrial Inquiry Commission, Canada Post shared urgent changes needed to help put the organization on a solid path for future success.”
Talks come as the Crown corporation reported a $407-million second-quarter loss, citing weaker parcel sales and labour uncertainty.
Written by Matt Leblanc
