The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said in a statement Tuesday morning that it has issued a 72-hour strike notice, but it remains unclear if employees will walk off the job.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers may go on strike Friday. On Tuesday, the union gave a 72-hour strike notice. This means that Canada’s publicly owned mail service will slow its work — or potentially grind to a halt. Here’s what it could mean for Canadians.

Canada's postal workers could walk off the job or the company could lock them out as soon as 12:01 a.m. ET Friday if the union and the company don't reach an agreement. Here are tips for shoppers and businesses.

Canada Post and the postal workers’ union remain far apart after nearly a year of bargaining.

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he’s hoping a looming Canada Post strike will get sorted at the bargaining table before the deadline. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post that comes just ahead of the busy holiday season. (Nov. 12, 2024)

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post. The notice is for both the union's urban and rural bargaining units. In a release early Tuesday morning, the union says workers will be in a legal strike position as of Friday if negotiated settlements have not been reached.

The union representing Canada Post workers has given a 72-hour strike notice after a year of contract negotiations, with huge potential impacts for small business owners who rely on the service to meet holiday demand.

Should workers strike, the city said residents can contact 311 for details on how city services that typically use Canada Post will operate if there is a work stoppage. The city has also released details on how services could be affected if there is a strike.