According to Canada Post, negotiations are continuing with the union representing urban postal workers.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says that its new contract proposal includes significant compromises while Canada Post reports that it is focused on reaching a settlement.

But those of us in the Direct Mail business can’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet. If current talks break down, a strike or lockout could happen as early as Monday, May 30.

One thing to remember is that Canada Post does have a tradition of averting strikes at the last possible moment.

Stay tuned to ST for more details as they become available.

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