The article details the Canadian Union of Postal Workers’ (CUPW) struggle against Canada Post regarding worker safety and working conditions, particularly concerning an increased workload and a high rate of injuries. It highlights the Liberal government’s recent intervention, through legislation, to force postal workers back to work, effectively siding with Canada Post’s management and undermining the union’s bargaining power.
The core of the dispute revolves around the implementation of new delivery methods that have led to a surge in workplace injuries. CUPW is advocating for measures to reduce workload, improve safety protocols, and address the root causes of these injuries. The article criticizes Canada Post for prioritizing profits over worker well-being and ignoring the union’s concerns.
Furthermore, the piece condemns the CUPW bureaucracy for allegedly isolating and demobilizing postal workers, hindering their ability to effectively fight for their rights. It suggests that the government’s intervention was enabled by the union leadership’s failure to mount a strong, unified opposition to Canada Post’s policies and the government’s actions. The article implies that a more militant and independent approach from the union would be necessary to challenge the combined power of the corporation and the state.
find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/06/15/gxqt-j15.html