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CIRB Rules Against Postal Workers, Upholds Strike Ban

10/24/2025

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The Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled against the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and upheld Section 107 to end a strike last year.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers argued the action violated their right to strike under Canadian Charter, but the CIRB concluded it did not.
The decision was not unanimous, with one member dissenting.
Ongoing disputes include rotating strikes and a countrywide strike declaration.

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Story summary

The Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled against the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and upheld Section 107 to end a strike last year.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers argued the action violated their right to strike under Canadian Charter, but the CIRB concluded it did not.
The decision was not unanimous, with one member dissenting.
Ongoing disputes include rotating strikes and a countrywide strike declaration.