Canada Post rejects union’s arbitration proposal as ‘unacceptable’ / Global
Monday, June 9, 2025, 7:21 pm permalink
Efforts to bridge the gap between Canada Post and its 55,000-member union reached a stalemate after an arbitration proposal was rejected. Postes Canada’s lack of progress in negotiations leaves both sides entrenched in their positions, reflecting broader tensions in labor relations and leaving the future of reform uncertain.
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