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.

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.

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

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.