Canada Post processed 8 million fewer packages than last year

Canada Post says it has processed 8 million fewer packages than last year since the start of the strike by its 55,000 employees nine days ago.

In a press release released on Saturday, the state-owned company said its customers had to turn to competition for deliveries.

The issues of salaries, contract workers, job security, social benefits and working conditions are at the heart of the dispute.

Negotiations continue

The state-owned company indicated that talks are continuing this weekend with the Postal Workers’ Union, with the help of the mediator.

The Union is demanding cumulative salary increases of 24% over four years, while Canada Post is proposing 11.5%.

Management also provided additional paid leave while protecting the defined benefit pension plan and job security provisions.

The union says full-time employees should deliver packages on weekends, while Canada Post hopes to hire more part-time workers.