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PG RCMP attend suspicious package call at Canada Post sorting warehouse

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It was identified as non-threatening and the investigation has been concluded.

Signed, sealed and delivered: Canada Post and CUPW sign off

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Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have signed new collective agreements, ending the bargaining process and providing labour stability through January, 2029.

CUPW 812 President pushing to keep door-to-door mail service in PG after tentative agreements green lit

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Both parties will soon sign the agreements, which will run until January 31st, 2029.

Canada Post workers approve new collective agreements

Business Kate Brown -
Canada Post workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have approved new collective agreements that will remain in effect until 2029.

Local CUPW 812 president bullish on keeping door-to-door delivery in PG-area

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She advises residents to contact Conservative MP's Todd Doherty and Bob Zimmer to voice their concerns on community mailboxes.

“It’s not ideal.”: Local CUPW President blasts Canada Post’s decision to end door-to-door delivery

Business Brendan Pawliw -
"The logistics in getting to those community mailboxes, to get your mail versus opening your front door and looking at your mailbox is going to be a drastic change for people and its not going to be for the better. Community mailboxes get broken into and they need services like snow clearing, salting and sanding."

Are local postal workers having second thoughts on tentative deal?

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The tentative agreement is for a five-year contract, and includes wage increases of 6.5 per cent and three per cent in the first two years.

Canada Post, postal workers union inch closer to labour peace by finalizing tentative agreement

Business Brendan Pawliw -
Both agreements are for five years and would be in effect until January 31st, 2029.

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Local CUPW President says outstanding issues remain after tentative deal with Canada Post

Business Brendan Pawliw -
A ratification vote is expected in the new year with the agreement running until January 31st, 2029.

Local CUPW 812 President says agreement in principle clears hurdle for new deal

Business Brendan Pawliw -
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.

Canada Post, postal workers reach agreement to end strike action

Business John White -
After more than two years of negotiations, both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached agreements in principle covering the union’s urban and rural bargaining units.

The only thing postal workers want for Christmas is a new contract

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CUPW Local 812 has roughly 200 members encompassing, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake and, Fraser Lake as well as Prince George.

Local CUPW president says possible rural post office closures could rock Prince George region hard

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Since 2018 the corporation has lost more than $5 billion, including over $1 billion last year. Losses this year are expected to reach nearly $1.5 billion.

Local CUPW president sympathetic towards Canada Post layoffs; eyeing new contract

Business Brendan Pawliw -
The two parties haven’t met since Canada Post tabled an updated offer on Oct. 3, a package that was voted down by the union's leadership team.

Rural delivery, community mail box concerns on the mind of Local CUPW head in PG

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Since 2018 the corporation has lost more than $5 billion, including over $1 billion last year.

Canada Post to unveil Delivery Accommodation Program amid proposed changes

Business Brendan Pawliw -
Last month, the federal government ordered Canada Post to begin a sweeping overhaul that could spell the end of traditional door-to-door delivery among other changes. The government said Canada Post is in “an existential crisis” after years of mounting losses and shrinking mail volumes.
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