“We are looking forward to having something to vote on that we can ratify.”
That’s from Local CUPW 812 President Nicole Chouinard after an agreement in principle was reached between Canada Post and its unionized workers on Friday.
Chouinard told Vista Radio with the company still bleeding red ink, she is hopeful a new contract can turn their fortunes around.
“Canada Post came out with its third-quarter report and it wasn’t promising again. So, hopefully, having a collective agreement and taking job action off the table, hopefully that stability will help grow the business again.”
She mentioned this changes complexion completely as we continue with the holiday season.
“We are in a position where we can go on strike and Canada Post can’t lock us out and that will create a confidence in the Canadian citizens being able to use our services that will hopefully get our service back to regular Christmas volumes.”
“Obviously, we are a long way away from everything being finalized, the paper work needs to be done to create the collective agreement but we are looking forward to having something to vote on.”
The current collective agreements shall remain in full force and effect, the union said.
Upon signing the agreements, the union will pause its strike action and the employer will suspend its right to lock out, however, CUPW retains the right to strike until the new agreements are ratified.
– with files from John White, Vista Radio National News
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