Canada Post, CUPW agree to extend mediation talks

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have once again agreed to extend mediation another 24 hours.

Both parties will continue to negotiate with the assistance of the special mediator into Tuesday, August 30.

The current collective agreements will continue to apply for the next 24 hours through to midnight on Tuesday, August 30.

“We are hopeful that a negotiated settlement may be achieved but we remain prepared to defend our members and public postal services,” said Mike Palecek, national president of the CUPW.