The union representing Canada Post workers says an unfair labour practice complaint over the company’s layoffs has been resolved, calling it an important victory for workers’ rights.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers filed the complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board on Nov. 29 after hundreds of striking postal workers received temporary layoff notices while on strike.
In a statement issued Wednesday night, the union said a mediated settlement has been reached that requires Canada Post to notify affected employees that they are not on a temporary layoff.
However, Canada Post says under the terms of the resolution, it reserves the right to make staffing adjustments in the future if required.
When news of the layoffs broke, Canada Post at the time said it was adjusting its operations to mitigate the effects of …