CUPW issues overtime ban for postal workers

WELLINGTON COUNTY  – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has declared a nationwide overtime ban for all Canada Post employees.

The overtime ban was put in place on May 23 at 12am.

According to CUPW, the union offered “a truce of two weeks to continue negotiations without the threat of a strike or a lockout,” however it claims Canada Post refused its offer.

Under the ban, postal workers are only allowed to work a maximum of eight hours in a day and 40 hours in a week.

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“Letter carriers are to return to the depot and drop off their mail after eight hours’ work, regardless of whether they have completed their routes,” states the CUPW website.

For part-time and temporary workers, they are permitted to extend their work days to a maximum of 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week.

All CUPW employees are required to participate.

Following the announcement, Canada Post stated service would continue but customers should expect delays.

“Canada Post will continue operating but customers may experience delays,” Canada Post officials stated.

“It’s unclear how CUPW’s strike action may evolve. At this time, there are no rotating strikes or a national work stoppage.”