ADVISORY ALERTS

Canada Post continues to wait for a formal response to the proposals shared with CUPW through the mediator on Friday afternoon. Our proposals include significant moves to close the gap on key issues like weekend delivery, pensions and wages to reach new agreements and get our people back to work. While we wait for a formal response at the table, CUPW has been actively and publicly sharing their views and details on our proposals since Friday night. We continue to operate within a confidential process, which was agreed to by Canada Post and CUPW. While we strongly disagree with the responses the union has shared publicly, we encourage CUPW to share their positions through the formal process. Our focus should be on moving forward and focusing on the key issues, rather than causing added concern for those most impacted by the national strike. With the strike now into its fourth week, CUPW remains persistent in their demands to represent people outside their bargaining unit, such as making our cleaning staff, and other contracted support services, permanent Canada Post employees. Canada Post has continued to put forward fair offers that are focused on our customers and our employees – improving service to grow our parcel business, while protecting and enhancing what our employees have today. 

Poste Italiane have informed that systems at its airmail provider have been subject to a cyber-incident on 4th of December. As a result, Milan Malpensa, Linate, and Rome Fiumicino airports are affected and minor delays are likely to be observed as a result.

Thai Post have informed that continued heavy rain in the southern part of Thailand has led to floods in a number of areas. Blocked roads are causing delays in the transportation and delivery of all mail types in postcode areas 80130, 90XXX, 93XXX, 94XXX, 95XXX and 96XXX where delays are likely to be experienced as a result.

The Spanish Postal service have informed that the most affected areas currently remain in the province of Valencia (46XXX) where there has been significant damage and transport locally continues to be difficult. Work is being done to restore a full mail operation but in some areas this remains difficult and delays are to be expected.

Malaysian Post have informed that heavy rains and massive flooding has severely affected the postal network with a number of post offices closed. A number of roads are inaccessible to traffic, delaying the delivery of all mail types. The most affected states at present are TERENGGANU, KEDAH and KELANTAN where delays can be observed.

In an effort to move talks forward, Canada Post earlier today presented the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) with a comprehensive framework for reaching negotiated agreements. The framework includes proposals to bring greater flexibility to the Corporation’s delivery model, while also demonstrating movement on other key issues. It is our hope that these proposals will reignite discussions and, together with the support of mediators, help the parties work toward final agreements. To facilitate talks, we will not be providing further details outside the negotiations process at this time. Canada Post understands the impact CUPW’s national strike is having on our employees, customers and so many Canadians. Canada Post remains committed to negotiating new collective agreements that will provide the certainty everyone is looking for.

Canada Post is considering its options to move negotiations forward as talks with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have ground to a halt on key issues critical to the Corporation’s future. The parties have been working with the assistance of a special mediator since November 18, but progress has been limited to minor items. Despite the current situation, we remain committed to the bargaining process. Throughout these negotiations, Canada Post has put forward detailed proposals to bring more flexibility to its outdated, mail-based delivery model. These changes are necessary to better compete in the parcel business, better serve Canadians, and drive much-needed revenue growth. However, after not responding over the past several days, CUPW has just informed us, through the special mediator, that it will not be responding at all. Employees and customers across the country are feeling the significant impacts of CUPW’s national strike, which is now on its 12th day. We had hoped the union would bring some much-needed urgency to the discussions. That has not been the case. We have consistently put forward proposals that are critical for the future of the postal service and important to the Canadians we serve, while protecting our current employees. Our proposals would add a greater mix of part-time and full-time employees to our delivery model to respond to the daily variations in parcel volumes and provide weekend delivery.

Canada Post Corporation (CPC) and The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) CPC and CUPW is still on a national strike. According to news articles, both sides have been meeting with a special mediator, but progress has been limited. The Mail Group will still be processing mail and will stage so that we can deposit as soon as Canada Post are accepting mail again. The Mai Group is watching this situation closely and will update as soon as we know anything more.

The Spanish Postal service have informed that the most affected areas currently are in the province of Valencia (46XXX) where there has been significant damage and transport locally continues to be difficult. The sorting facility is now back in operation and service to the province of Castellón (12XXX) has been restored. Work is being done to restore a full mail operation but in some areas this remains difficult and delays are to be expected.

Norwegian Post have informed that a rockslide caused a train derailment on Thursday 24th October in Northern Norway. The highway which was previously closed has now re-opened for traffic as of Wednesday 6th November. The train line is currently scheduled to re-open on the 18th November when normal mail transportation is expected to resume for postcode areas: 8000-9499

Poste Italiane have informed that adverse weather conditions in the Sicilia region on November 12th and 13th has resulted in severe disruptions. As a result, the delivery of all mail types is currently affected, particularly in the areas of Catania, Enna, Messina, Ragusa and Siracusa where delays may be observed during this period.

Hong Kong Post have informed that a cyclone warning signal was issued on the 13th November 2024 in relation to tropical cyclone Toraji. As a result, the processing and conveyance of all mail types are likely to be effected. Hong Kong Post expects the disruption to last for at least a day before it can clear any accumulated backlog.

The Postal Service™ has temporarily suspended international mail acceptance to Haiti due to unavailability of transportation.

Cayman Post have informed that postal operations have now resumed in the following areas – KY1-1000 to KY1-1010 There is still no access to postal facilities for postcode areas KY1-2000 to KY2-2401 and KY3-2500 to KY3-2501. As result, mail operations remain suspended in these areas until further notice.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced it intends to begin a national strike on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. Canada Post’s operations will shut down during a national strike, affecting millions of Canadians and businesses across the country. Customers should expect delays Customers will experience delays due to the strike activity. Mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike, and some post offices will be closed. Service guarantees will be impacted for items already in the postal network. No new items will be accepted until the national disruption is over. Items will be delivered as quickly as possible once operations resume All mail and parcels in the postal network will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible on a first-in, first-out basis once operations resume. However, a national strike of any length will impact service to Canadians well after the strike activity ends. Shutting down facilities across the country will affect Canada Post’s entire national network. Processing and delivery may take some time to fully return to normal.

Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW will be in a legal position to begin strike activity on November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET. Corporation will work to minimize service disruptions A labor disruption would affect the millions of Canadians and businesses who rely on the postal service. It is critical that both parties focus their energies on resolving issues to reach negotiated agreements. In the event CUPW initiates rotating strike activity, Canada Post intends to continue delivering for Canadians and Canadian businesses while working to reach agreements. The Corporation will work to minimize service disruptions, but customers may experience delays. Mail and parcels flow through Canada Post’s highly integrated national network each day to get from sender to receiver. Shutting down facilities or regions with rotating strikes can cause immediate and prolonged ripple effects throughout the network. Company provides notice to adjust operations while continuing to deliver A labor disruption would also deepen the company’s already serious financial situation. The ongoing possibility of a labor disruption has been significantly eroding Canada Post’s volumes and escalating the negative financial impact on the company. Canada Post has notified the union and CUPW-represented employees that unless new agreements are reached, the current collective agreements will no longer apply as of Friday. The Corporation will then be in a position, using the means provided in the Canada Labor Code, to adjust operations based on its operational realities and business needs.

Today, Canada Post received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW intends to begin strike activity as of Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET, unless the parties reach agreements before then. Canada Post operations continue as normal at this time.

USPS have informed that the majority of postal operations have now returned to normal after Hurricane Helene & Milton. However, postal operations continue to be disrupted in the following postcode areas: 27006–28909 (North Carolina) 38501–38589 (Tennessee) 30401–30999 and 31501–31699 (Georgia) 33501–34997 (Florida) A force majeure continues to apply to the above areas until further notice and delays are expected.

Jamaica Post advises it has suspended all international mail operations (inbound and outbound) and domestic mail operations as Tropical Storm Rafael moves past the island. Expect delays in processing and delivery of all mail, customer service responses and associated services.

Cayman Islands Postal Service advises it has suspended postal operations due to the approach of Tropical Storm Rafael and the risk of flooding at its office of exchange and other postal facilities. Expect delays in mail and package deliveries throughout the Cayman Islands until further notice.

As negotiations continue between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), the 21-day cooling-off period ended November 2. This means either party could initiate a labor disruption after providing a minimum notice of 72 hours. The parties remain at the table and have agreed not to provide a 72-hour notice as long as discussions are productive. The goal throughout these negotiations with CUPW has always been to reach negotiated agreements, without any labor disruption. Operations continue as usual Regular business operations continue. Going forward, it would be at least three days (minimum 72 hours) after a notice is received before any labor disruption could begin.

The Spanish Postal service have informed that due to the torrential rain in the Eastern and Southern part of the country on Tuesday 29th October, several roads, railway lines and bridges have been cut off. The most effected provinces are Albacete (postcode 02XXX) and Valencia (postcode 46XXX) where deliveries have been suspended in most of the postcodes. Some areas of Cadiz (11XXX), Castellon (12xxx), (Teruel (44XXX) and Almeria (04XXX) have also been affected where delays can be expected currently.

The Postal Service™ has temporarily suspended international mail acceptance to Mongolia due to unavailability of transportation

The Postal Service™ has temporarily suspended international mail acceptance to Mongolia due to unavailability of transportation.

Norwegian Post have informed that a rockslide caused a train derailment on Thursday 24th October in Northern Norway. The train line and the nearby highway are closed as a result and this is causing delays in the transportation and delivery of all mail within the postcode areas: 8000-9499 until the situation improves.