In 2025, both businesses and travelers faced disruptions due to labor conflicts.
Canada Post employees staged a sudden strike on Sept. 25, setting up picket lines nationwide and causing a frenzy among government officials and businesses. This move followed the government’s approval for Canada Post to reduce mail delivery services significantly over the next few years.
After nearly a year of intermittent strikes, a tentative agreement was reached between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUP-W) on Nov. 21, offering a glimpse of hope amid the long-standing dispute.
During the strike, Bryan Schuck from CUP-W expressed concerns about the minimal wage increases over the years, emphasizing that their goal is simply to make a living rather than seeking excessive profits.
Small businesses, represented by groups like the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, faced significant challenges due to the unexpected strike, highlighting the tough situation for those unprepared for such disruptions.
Furthermore, the labor conflicts extended to the aviation sector, with approximately 10,000 unionized flight attendants going on strike in mid-August, impacting air travelers.