The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)—which counts as many as 55,000 active members—represents those workers. They have called a national strike, minutes after the federal government revealed plans for drastic cuts and changes to Canada Post. This announcement, made public on October 4, 2025, at 11:38 am, has sparked widespread concern among union members and Canadians alike.
The federal government has revealed plans to transform Canada Post, which include ending daily mail delivery, closing several rural post offices, and shifting most residences to community mailboxes. CUPW is vehemently against these proposed changes. They argue that the proposed changes would be detrimental to postal workers and the communities they serve.
CUPW was quick to express their discontent soon after the strike announcement. In fact, they were shocked by the deep regression found in Canada Post’s latest contract offer. The union highlighted that they had waited 45 days for an offer that they deemed “a major step backwards” compared to what was previously rejected in August. Finally, after three weeks of negotiations, the union is tasked with sorting through over 500 pages of new proposals.
“We waited 45 days for offers that are worse than what we rejected in August,” – Canadian Union of Postal Workers
The CUPW’s position underscores a growing frustration with the government’s direction for Canada Post. The suggested changes have set off a firestorm of concerns about undermining professional employment for these vital services in our postal network. According to the union, the changes imperil their ability to make a living. They think these changes will cut off Canadians—particularly those in rural communities—from vital postal services.
Lisa Liu, a spokesperson for Canada Post, conducted a spirited defense of the changes. She explained that the new proposals are not only more economically feasible for the company but necessary in order to maintain quality jobs and benefits for workers over time.
“Canada Post’s new offers are within the limit of what the Corporation can afford while maintaining good jobs and benefits for employees over the long-term,” – Lisa Liu
As the story develops, CUPW members are getting ready for a strike that would disrupt mail delivery services from coast to coast. The union leadership is committed to negotiating better terms for its members while advocating for the preservation of essential services that many Canadians rely on.
