The United States Postal Service said Monday that it has suspended service to Canada as 55,000 Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) remain on strike since Nov. 15. The move comes as Canada Post shared a new framework with the union on Sunday in hopes of restarting discussions between the two parties. (The Logic)
Talking point: Talks between the union and Canada Post broke down last Wednesday, after the federal mediator suspended discussions with parties “too far apart on critical issues,” Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon wrote on X. The following Friday, the union filed a complaint accusing Canada Post of using layoffs as an “intimidation tactic.” In response, Canada Post proposed a new framework. MacKinnon has urged both parties to adjust their positions for mediation to proceed.