August 27th 2024
In January, the Association reminded members that we had served notice to the Canada Post Corporation (CPC) on November 10th, 2023, confirming that we wanted to start bargaining for a new Collective Agreement.
In February and March, the Association and Corporation had many meetings face-to-face. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA) negotiating team remained hopeful for a productive round of bargaining with over 50% of CPAA’s demands having been submitted. The Association reminded members that the current Collective Agreement remains in effect with all the rights and benefits.
In April, members were reminded that the negotiating team had continued to meet with the Corporation as they not only submitted demands for this round of negotiations but also had to advance issues from previous rounds. The team is doing a great job in ensuring that the members’ voices were heard. The Association continues to strive for a fair and equitable Collective Agreement.
In the Spring edition of the magazine, members were reminded that the expired Collective Agreement remains in effect with all the rights and benefits. As well, the policies and practices were also still in effect, so it should be business as usual. Any anomalies to this were asked to be brought forward to the Association right away so that a resolution could be sought.
During the Branch Convention times, from April to June, the negotiating team noted that they had been working over the past year in preparation for this round of negotiations. It was during this time period that the negotiating teams (CPAA and CPC) had met 16 times. The CPAA negotiating team had presented approximately 60% of the members’ demands. Which were in various stages. Some had been agreed to, others declined, and others still under review.
It was also during this time that the process was also referred to in the event that the negotiating parties could not come to an agreement. Article 60 was referenced to illustrate the process.
In August, the Association finished presenting all of its demands, with the exception of a few possible clean up items. The two sides are set to meet again face-to-face in September and October. CPAA is waiting on CPC to finalize their asks as we look to conclude a fair Collective Agreement that reflects the contributions CPAA members make to the strength of the Canadian postal service.