The Canada Post Strike 2025 is changing how Canadians get their mail. After Thanksgiving, postal workers began rotating walkouts instead of a full shutdown. Deliveries continue, but delays are expected across the country.
Why Postal Workers Are Striking
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) represents about 55,000 employees. The group says this new strategy keeps pressure on Canada Post while avoiding a total service collapse. Each day, different regions walk out for short periods.
Union negotiator Jim Gallant explained that the strike isn’t over. “It’s a new way to show how service cuts affect people,” he told CTV News. According to Gallant, the latest offer from Canada Post looks almost the same as the one workers rejected months ago. He also warned that new plans could close post offices and remove up to 10,000 jobs.
How the Strike Affects Canadians
Many smaller communities depend on Canada Post for more than mail. They rely on it for medication, online orders, and important documents. The Canada Post Strike 2025 could make access harder for rural Canadians.
Canada Post says it welcomes workers back whenever possible. Still, rotating strikes make it hard to promise on-time deliveries. Service guarantees are suspended, and customers should prepare for uncertainty.
Workers Speak Out
Letter carrier Lorraine Muller said employees rarely know which location will strike next. “It’s stressful,” she explained. Over the last two years, workers have seen smaller centers merged into larger ones. New rules also limit personalization at work, which hurts morale.
What You Can Do
If you’re waiting for a package or letter, allow extra time. The Canada Post Strike 2025 is ongoing, and progress depends on negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post.