OTTAWA — It appears a strike by Canada Post workers has been averted, at least for now.
The union representing urban postal workers presented a new contract proposal Sunday and decided not to give the 72 hour notice needed to take job action.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says its proposal includes important compromises.
It says the proposal covers all unresolved issues at the bargaining table, which include wages and benefits, staffing levels and working conditions.
Canada Post will only say negotiations continue and it’s focused on reaching a settlement.
The union had threatened job action if a deal wasn’t reached by this week. The lack of a 72-hour notice effectively means the earliest the union could strike would be Friday.