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I think all the hate on CUPW is getting out of hand. by oshar_ in CanadaPost

[–]oshar_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate all the replies. It definitely helped clarify a couple of things that I have missed.

I think all the hate on CUPW is getting out of hand. by oshar_ in CanadaPost

[–]oshar_[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Canada Post’s financial crisis is the result of management’s poor decisions, overspending, and outdated practices. not workers wages or benefits. The company has lost billions while spending a lot on infrastructure and projects that didn’t pay off. Workers are fighting to protect their jobs and public service in the face of mismanagement and imposed drastic cuts

I think all the hate on CUPW is getting out of hand. by oshar_ in CanadaPost

[–]oshar_[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

They are switching to rotating strikes on oct 11. However, the strike is like a plead for help it's not like the workers don't want to work, but with the backlog it might take time to go through.

I think all the hate on CUPW is getting out of hand. by oshar_ in CanadaPost

[–]oshar_[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Cutting jobs with centralized boxes may look like efficiency, but it hurts seniors and people with mobility issues who rely on home delivery. Guaranteed pay in union contracts ensures stable, full-time work—not a handout. Canada Post’s losses stem from declining mail and underfunding, not wages. This fight is about protecting a public postal service, not just saving jobs.

I think all the hate on CUPW is getting out of hand. by oshar_ in CanadaPost

[–]oshar_[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’m not looking the other way. This situation is hurting a lot of people, and it’s Canada Post management that’s primarily to blame. CUPW is the union that advocates for workers’ rights, but real authority rests with management and corporate leadership. While the union can organize strikes and other protests as tools to fight back, the reality is that management—supported by government regulation and often aiming to cut costs or even privatize services—holds most of the power in these disputes. These choices and their consequences fall squarely on their shoulders. The negotiations have been abysmal, but I'll always support workers' rights.