May 20, 2025

Canada Post Workers Set to Strike Friday Unless Agreement Is Reached

May 20, 2025/ David Tuan Bui

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has handed strike notices to Canada Post for both the urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units, announced on Monday.

Canada Post says The potential for another strike comes at a critical moment for the postal system. Since 2018, the Corporation has recorded more than $3 billion in losses before tax and it will post another significant loss for 2024. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

CUPW’s notice says they intend to begin strike activity on Friday noon barring an agreement from both parties. Canada Post’s operations continue as usual until there is a possible strike.

CUPW has released the following statement:

“We can confirm that a 72-hour strike notice has been issued. This step was taken in part to respond to the employer's recent indication that it may unilaterally change working conditions and suspend employee benefits.

This step was also taken to facilitate the continuation of our right to strike that was put on pause by the CIRB in December 2024. There is still time to return to the bargaining table. We remain committed to negotiating collective agreements and urge the employer to do the same.

Our goal continues to be negotiated collective agreements that support the well-being of workers, the communities we serve, and the sustainability of the public post.”

Should CUPW strike, Canada Post says it intends to continue delivering in unaffected areas while working to reach agreements. As a result of the strike, customers may experience service delays.

According to Canada Post, if there is a national labour disruption, mail and parcels will not be delivered, and no new items will be accepted until it ends. Once operations resume, all mail and parcels in their network will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible.

Canada Post expects that processing and delivery may take some time to fully return to normal following a rotating strike or a national labour disruption.

They released a statement regarding the ongoing negotiation status between he two parties:

“Canada Post remains committed to reaching collective agreements focused on protecting and enhancing the wages and benefits that are important to our people while reflecting the Corporations’ current realities.”

Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced repayable funding of up to $1.034 billion for Canada Post to prevent insolvency.

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December 18, 2024

City of Peterborough Give January Update For Social Services Mail Delivery During Canada Post Strike

December 18, 2024/ David Tuan Bui

The City of Peterborough has provided an update on details released on how Social Services clients and vendors typically receive cheques, statements, or letters by mail for January.

Due to an anticipated backlog at Canada Post, clients and vendors who typically receive Social Assistance payments mailed can pick up their December cheques from the Social Services Office, 178 Charlotte St starting Jan. 2.

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

People must show identification when picking up cheques, statements, or letters at Social Services.

For clients who can receive direct deposit, Social Services is encouraging them to arrange for direct deposit or reloadable payment cards as an alternative and to ensure they are signed up for the MyBenefits program to track payments and support communication.

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November 27, 2024

City of Peterborough Provides Update For Social Services Mail Delivery During Canada Post Strike

November 27, 2024/ David Tuan Bui

The City of Peterborough has provided an update on details have released on how Social Services clients and vendors typically receive cheques, statements, or letters by mail.

Beginning Friday, clients and vendors who typically receive Social Assistance payments mailed can pick up their December cheques from the Social Services Office, 178 Charlotte St.

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

People must show identification when picking up cheques, statements, or letters at Social Services.

For clients who can receive direct deposit, Social Services is encouraging them to arrange for direct deposit or reloadable payment cards as an alternative and to ensure they are signed up for the MyBenefits program to track payments and support communication.

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November 18, 2024

City of Peterborough Details Social Services Mail Delivery During Canada Post Strike

November 18, 2024/ David Tuan Bui

Details have been released on how Social Services clients and vendors typically receive cheques, statements, or letters by mail from the City of Peterborough.

During the Canada Post strike, they can pick up the items at the Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff will notify those who receive cheques when their payments will be available for pick-up.

People must show identification when picking up cheques, statements, or letters at Social Services.

For clients who can receive direct deposit, Social Services is encouraging them to arrange for direct deposit or reloadable payment cards as an alternative and to ensure they are signed up for the MyBenefits program to track payments and support communication.

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December 13, 2011

Here Are Your Canada Post Holiday Shipping Deadlines

December 13, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

The Canada Post Holiday shipping deadlines are fast approaching! If you are planning to get your Holiday cards or a package delivered in time for that special someone, it is time to get down to your local Canada Post outlet.

Here is Canada Post's suggested mailing deadlines...

Holiday Cards

Local Delivery: December 19

Within Ontario: December 16

Outside Ontario: December 15

Holiday Packages

Regular Parcels: December 12

Xpresspost: December 21

Priority Next A.M.: December 22

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has handed strike notices to Canada Post for both the urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units, announced on Monday.

CUPW’s notice says they intend to begin strike activity on Friday noon barring an agreement from both parties. Canada Post’s operations continue as usual until there is a possible strike.

CUPW has released the following statement:

“We can confirm that a 72-hour strike notice has been issued. This step was taken in part to respond to the employer's recent indication that it may unilaterally change working conditions and suspend employee benefits.

This step was also taken to facilitate the continuation of our right to strike that was put on pause by the CIRB in December 2024. There is still time to return to the bargaining table. We remain committed to negotiating collective agreements and urge the employer to do the same.

Our goal continues to be negotiated collective agreements that support the well-being of workers, the communities we serve, and the sustainability of the public post.”

Should CUPW strike, Canada Post says it intends to continue delivering in unaffected areas while working to reach agreements. As a result of the strike, customers may experience service delays.

According to Canada Post, if there is a national labour disruption, mail and parcels will not be delivered, and no new items will be accepted until it ends. Once operations resume, all mail and parcels in their network will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible.

Canada Post expects that processing and delivery may take some time to fully return to normal following a rotating strike or a national labour disruption.

They released a statement regarding the ongoing negotiation status between he two parties:

“Canada Post remains committed to reaching collective agreements focused on protecting and enhancing the wages and benefits that are important to our people while reflecting the Corporations’ current realities.”

Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced repayable funding of up to $1.034 billion for Canada Post to prevent insolvency.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

The City of Peterborough has provided an update on details released on how Social Services clients and vendors typically receive cheques, statements, or letters by mail for January.

Due to an anticipated backlog at Canada Post, clients and vendors who typically receive Social Assistance payments mailed can pick up their December cheques from the Social Services Office, 178 Charlotte St starting Jan. 2.

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

People must show identification when picking up cheques, statements, or letters at Social Services.

For clients who can receive direct deposit, Social Services is encouraging them to arrange for direct deposit or reloadable payment cards as an alternative and to ensure they are signed up for the MyBenefits program to track payments and support communication.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

The City of Peterborough has provided an update on details have released on how Social Services clients and vendors typically receive cheques, statements, or letters by mail.

Beginning Friday, clients and vendors who typically receive Social Assistance payments mailed can pick up their December cheques from the Social Services Office, 178 Charlotte St.

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

People must show identification when picking up cheques, statements, or letters at Social Services.

For clients who can receive direct deposit, Social Services is encouraging them to arrange for direct deposit or reloadable payment cards as an alternative and to ensure they are signed up for the MyBenefits program to track payments and support communication.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

Details have been released on how Social Services clients and vendors typically receive cheques, statements, or letters by mail from the City of Peterborough.

During the Canada Post strike, they can pick up the items at the Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff will notify those who receive cheques when their payments will be available for pick-up.

People must show identification when picking up cheques, statements, or letters at Social Services.

For clients who can receive direct deposit, Social Services is encouraging them to arrange for direct deposit or reloadable payment cards as an alternative and to ensure they are signed up for the MyBenefits program to track payments and support communication.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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