OTTAWA– Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is mobilizing Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to his office immediately as authorities arbitration to complete the just about two-week outdated strike isn’t functioning.
MacKinnon claims the distinctive arbitrator chosen to assist end the work disagreement claims each side are as nicely a lot aside on very important considerations for arbitration to presently serve.
As such arbitration has really momentarily been placed on maintain.
MacKinnon claims he will definitely be informing each side that they alone are accountable for the repercussions of the duty exercise, which has really delayed mail and parcel cargo given thatNov 15.
Around 55,000 staff get on the picket line requiring a “fair wage” and significantly better working issues, which Canada Post urges will definitely embody hefty bills and produce “inflexibility” within the put up workplace.
MacKinnon claims that as quickly as “productive bargaining” can begin as soon as once more, the arbitrator will definitely re-engage with the occasions.
This file by The Canadian Press was preliminary releasedNov 27, 2024.
David Baxter, The Canadian Press
