TO OUR MEMBERS:

No doubt you’ve heard either through word of mouth, radio or television, that CUPW has initiated a nation-wide strike. This means that for the foreseeable future, there will be no delivery of lettermail or parcels until the job action has been cancelled. The employer has let you know that CPAA offices will remain open, however customers will not be able to drop off lettermail or parcels, unless it’s a return parcel.

We know these are difficult times. Customers will be asking you what is happening. Your Saskatchewan board asks that you treat each question respectfully. Please let your customers know that CUPW has initiated a national strike, that mail and parcels will not be coming into the office, and that you appreciate the inconvenience they’re experiencing. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any of the board members. We will do our best to answer your questions.

CPAA Urges Government to Include Frontline Postal Workers in Remote, Rural, and Northern Delivery Consultations

Negotiations & National Updates

Member Update on Recent Activity
November 6, 2025
This week, the Carney government tabled its first federal budget. As expected, there were no
major announcements related to Canada Post transformation.
However, Budget 2025 did include the following mention on stamp rate-setting, framed as part
of its broader modernization efforts:
“Legislative Amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act proposes
amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act to modernise and expedite the
stamp rate-setting process by allowing Canada Post Corporation to set postage
rates. This measure is expected to benefit all Canadians by helping improve the
future financial sustainability of Canada Post operations. Canadians across all
regions of the country, including in remote and underserved communities, who rely
on the delivery of lettermail by Canada Post, will be positively impacted.”
There was no explicit mention of post offices in Budget 2025.
This Sunday, November 9th marks the end of the 45-day period that Minister Lightbound
assigned to Canada Post to present its cost-savings plan. The proposed plan will not be made
public until Minister Lightbound has reviewed and approved it. CPAA will keep members
informed as soon as details become available. We have continued to engage with the Minister’s
team to ensure CPAA and local communities are consulted before any transformation measures
are implemented.
We are also continuing our media outreach to keep the concerns of rural, remote, and Northern
communities at the forefront of the national conversation on the future of postal services.
Thank you for your continued support and for your unwavering commitment to serving
communities across Canada.

Our new collective agreement published October 2nd 2025:

September 26, 2025

Announcement from Minister Lightbound
On September 25, 2025 Minister Lightbound announced that the government is
accepting the recommendations in the report issued by Industrial Inquiry
Commissioner William Kaplan on May 15, 2025.
Minister Lightbound stated that:

• The government is repealing the 1994 moratorium on post-office closures in
  rural areas.
• Canada Post has been instructed to propose a plan that ensures service
  continues in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities despite the lifting of
  the moratorium.
• Canada Post has an obligation to serve every community in Canada.
  Despite the government’s assurances that Canada Post must continue to deliver to
  every community in Canada, CPAA is concerned about these changes and will be
  fighting to ensure our members voices are heard.
  Over the course of the last day, we have seen an outcry of support from Canadians
  across the country who want to ensure that post offices in rural, remote, and
  Indigenous communities are protected. As our members know, CPAA offices and
  mail delivery are a lifeline for members of these communities. We encourage
  members—and friends, family, neighbours, and all residents in your communities—
  to keep making your voices heard on this important issue.
  CPAA is actively working to ensure that our members have a seat at the table as
  decision makers consider these regulatory changes. We understand the importance
  of this development, and we will continue to update our website as more
  information becomes available.

Neighborhood mail

_{September 15^th 2025}

Hello everyone,

We have received the following clarification from Canada Post:

Unfortunately, there will be no delivery of Neighborhood Mail by any employee group as a result of the Neighborhood Mail delivery ban by CUPW, which unfortunately impacts all customers. Given its national impact, it becomes challenging for customers with Neighborhood Mail campaigns to understand where their flyers have been delivered or not. To only have a partial campaign delivered is not ideal and is more impactful for their business and ours.

We are dealing face to face with upset customers, but we are required to strictly follow the instructions and procedures issued by Canada Post. While changes or directives may sometimes be challenging, our role is to implement them with professionalism and consistency.

Your continued dedication and resilience are appreciated. Let’s continue working together to support each other.

Signed Collective Agreement

_{September 12^th 2025}

We are excited to announce that Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association has officially signed our Collective Agreement with Canada Post covering the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, and includes improvements in wages, benefits, and job security. This new agreement represents over 8,000 postmasters and assistants in over 3,000 rural post offices across Canada and is a significant milestone for both organizations.

The multi-year contract, which was officially signed on September 11, 2025, reflects months of collaborative negotiations and underscores a shared commitment to fair labor practices, mutual respect, and long-term workforce stability.

We are proud of what we’ve achieved together and believe this sets a strong foundation for the future.

APPENDIX “A” & “AA”

CPAA Safety Knowledge Survey – August 2025

_{September 9^th 2025}

This is a friendly reminder to complete the CPAA Safety Knowledge Survey sent through your RPOS August 20, if you haven’t already.  Your input is essential in helping us maintain a safe and supportive workplace for everyone.

This quick, confidential and mobile-friendly survey is accessible via QR code or direct link and is available in both English and French.

Deadline: September 19, 2025

Survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/0azZA7rUZs

The survey only takes a few minutes, and your feedback plays a vital role in improving our health and safety practices.

August 7, 2025

New collective agreement bonus and allowance payments
will be paid over two pay periods in August

After 18 months of negotiations, Canada Post and the Canadian Postmasters and
Assistants Association (CPAA) have a new collective agreement. That agreement
included new wages, allowances and a signing bonus. These payments will be
made over two pay periods in August.
The following payments will be included on pay period 16 (August 14):

• Signing bonus.
• Eligibility for the signing bonus will be based on your substantive position.
• Leasing allowance, including retroactivity to January 1, 2024.
• Isolated post allowance, including retroactivity to January 1, 2024.
• Senior assistant allowance adjustment, including retroactivity to January 1, 2024.
  The following payments will be included on pay period 17 (August 28):
• Wages will be adjusted to reflect the new rates.
• Retroactive amounts will reflect the new wage rates for all hours worked since
  January 1, 2024.
• Supplemental allowance, reflective of the new amount effective January 1, 2024.
  If you have any questions about these payouts, please contact AccessHR 1-877-807-9090.

July 11th, 2025:

The retroactive payment and signing bonus will be issued within 90 days following the signing of the award, which occurred on June 13.

All other agreed-upon items will be implemented upon the signing of the new Collective Agreement. This signing will take place once Canada Post has completed updating all articles with the new language. At this time, there is no confirmed date for when that process will be finalized.

June 19th, 2025:

Please find attached the document related to
negotiations.

Your Negotiation Committee has worked long
and hard and has made significant
advancements in many areas of the Collective
Agreement.

The National Office will also be sending out information to every member.

Your negotiation Committee has worked long and hard and has made significant advancements in
many areas of the Collective Agreement. The highlights include:
➢ Wages: Appendix “A” and Appendix “AA” of the Collective Agreement shall be amended as
follows:
(a) Effective January 1st, 2024 – 6.0%
(b) Effective January 1st, 2025 – 3.0%
(c) Effective January 1st, 2026 – 2.0%
If you are entitled to a retro payment, this will shall be paid to eligible employees within
ninety (90) days following the signing of the Collective Agreement.
➢ The Corporation shall pay a non-pensionable lump-sum payment, less applicable
withholdings as required by law, to employees who are employed with the Corporation on
the date of signing of the Collective Agreement. This payment shall be in the amount of:
(a) $1,000.00 to all Postmasters and other employees classified as full-time;
(b) $500.00 to all other employees.
The above payment shall be paid in accordance with the substantive positions of
employees on the date of signing the Collective Agreement. The payment shall be paid to
eligible employees within ninety (90) days following the signing of the Collective Agreement.
➢ Leasing Allowance: The amounts in Appendix “I” to the Collective Agreement (Leasing
Allowance) shall be increased as follows:
(a) Effective January 1st, 2024 – 5.5%
(b) Effective January 1st, 2025 – 3.5%
(c) Effective January 1st, 2026 – 3.5%
If you need an increase to the Leasing Allowance, criteria will be established and developed
into a form to be used by members when making application for a leasing allowance
increase as per Article 43.
If you are entitled to a retro payment, this will shall be paid to eligible employees within
ninety (90) days following the signing of the Collective Agreement.
➢ Isolated Post: The amounts for the Isolated Post Allowance shall be increased as follows:
(a) Effective January 1st, 2024 – 5.0%
(b) Criteria will be established for evaluating offices.
➢ Acting Assignments will be offered to Terms with Continuous service in the office prior to an
employee within a 50 km radius.
➢ Terms will get priority in staffing and extra hours.
➢ Truth and Reconciliation Day has been added to the list of Designated Holidays.
➢ Recovery of Overpayments will be defaulted to 10% per pay period unless the employee
wishes to pay a greater amount.
➢ A childcare fund has been created for employees.
➢ Transfer form has been simplified
➢ Supplemental Allowance will be increased to a max of $470,000 per year. Applicants can
receive a maximum of $730 per year.
➢ Senior Assistant Allowance will be increased to $415 per year.
➢ CPAA members will be added to the Management travel policy.

For more information and past National Updates please go to: Negotiations & CPAA National Updates – CPAA Saskatchewan Branch

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