Another 24-hour extension to Canada Post/CUPW negotiations

OTTAWA, Aug. 29, 2016 /CNW/ - The postal workers' rotating overtime refusal has been put on hold for another 24 hours.

"We are hopeful that a negotiated settlement may be achieved but we remain prepared to defend our members and public postal services," said Mike Palecek, national president of the CUPW.

Negotiations are continuing with the help of a government-appointed special mediator.

SOURCE Canadian Union of Postal Workers

Media representatives who require more information, please contact: (EN) Aalya Ahmad, CUPW Communications, [email protected] or 613-327-1177; (FR) Maria-Hélèna Pacelli, [email protected] or 343-998-5131