Canada Post and the union are scheduled to meet in the coming days as a broader

Canada Post and the union are scheduled to meet in the coming days as a broader strike action approaches.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has provided its response to Canada Post's latest contract offers, which were presented last week. The union is unhappy with the offers, which included a pay increase and plans for a new fleet of part-time employees, and has implemented a nationwide overtime ban while it considers its next steps. The overtime ban has reportedly caused a 50% drop in parcel deliveries year-over-year by the end of last week. The two parties are expected to resume talks soon, with Canada Post reviewing the union's response. The previous contract was extended by the industrial relations board and expired on Thursday. The ongoing labor negotiations have raised concerns about further disruptions to Canada's mail service, especially following the federal election and ahead of the busy holiday season. The situation remains tense as the union and the company continue to work with mediators to reach an agreement. Reportingg by CBSNEWS