May 13, 2025: Potential Canada Post Strike
Canada Post has announced the possibility of a labor disruption beginning May 22, 2025 which may result in service interruptions or delivery delays. While negotiations are ongoing, customers should prepare for potential impacts to mail services. To avoid disruptions, here’s what you need to know:
How will this affect me as a customer?
The strike has caused delays in receiving paper mail, including cheques and benefit statements. We strongly encourage you to use our online services to submit claims, view your benefits, and receive reimbursements via direct deposit to avoid delays. If you haven’t already, sign up for My GMS to access your online services.
How can I avoid delays after the strike?
You can avoid postal delays by:
- Activating your My GMS account for easy access to claims and benefit information.
- Setting up direct deposit for fast claims reimbursements.
- Submitting claims online using our mobile-friendly form.
| May 22 2025 | CUPW issues notice of a national overtime ban, effective the next day. |
| May 23 2025 | Overtime ban takes effect; Canada Post confirms operations continue, warns of potential delays. |
| May 28 2025 | Canada Post presents “final offers” to CUPW for both Urban and RSMC bargaining units. |
| May 30 2025 | Canada Post formally asks the federal government to order a vote on those final offers. |
| June 12 2025 | Minister of Jobs & Families directs the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to conduct a nationwide vote of postal workers on the final offers. |
| June 20 2025 | First CIRB meeting held to set details and timing of that vote; schedule still to be confirmed. |
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Drop Box Available at Our Regina Head Office
To better serve you, we continue to offer a drop box service at our Regina head office.
Drop Box Location:
Address: 2055 Albert Street, PO Box 1949, Regina, SK S4P 0E3, Canada
Hours of Operation: Monday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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