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"The strike, which began on November 14, 2024, is the result of months of negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post, which has refused to meet the union's demands for a new collective agreement. The union is seeking a 22% wage increase over four years, ten paid medical days, additional staffing, and protections against outsourcing, among other items. Canada Post has offered a 10% wage increase over four years and has called for concessions, including more 'flexible' benefit plans, cutting leave entitlements, and placing newer members on a substandard pension plan. The strike is seen as a major test of the union's power and a potential turning point for the future of public services in Canada."
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