Podcasts about Canada Post

Container rates remained largely unchanged last week despite a drop in freight volumes on most major trade routes. Rates from Asia to the US West Coast ports held steady at $1,700 per FEU, and $2,700 per FEU to East Coast ports, as carriers grapple with demand ahead of China's Golden Week. You can read more about this in "Ocean rates unchanged even as freight volumes decline - FreightWaves". Six individuals were arrested in Louisiana for a scheme to falsely issue Class A Commercial Driver's Licenses without applicants completing the required tests. This conspiracy involved bribes to pass both the knowledge and skills tests, with all six facing charges including conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud. Learn more about this in "Louisiana scheme to obtain class A CDLs without passing tests snags six in sweeping indictment - FreightWaves". A significant contract dispute continues between Canada Post and the union representing 50,000 mail carriers, with no agreement reached since their last meeting in May. Canada Post recently reported its largest-ever quarterly loss of US$294 million pre-tax for the second quarter, stating the union's counter-offer does not address necessary structural changes. For further details, see "Canada Post and union contract divide widens - FreightWaves". Finally, nominations are currently open for the Shipper of Choice Award until September 30th, with winners to be announced on October 20th, ahead of the F3 festival. You can also register for the F3 event in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on October 21st and 22nd, and a free Cross-Border Summit on September 10th, by visiting live.freightwaves.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Container rates remained largely unchanged last week despite a drop in freight volumes on most major trade routes. Rates from Asia to the US West Coast ports held steady at $1,700 per FEU, and $2,700 per FEU to East Coast ports, as carriers grapple with demand ahead of China's Golden Week. You can read more about this in "Ocean rates unchanged even as freight volumes decline - FreightWaves". Six individuals were arrested in Louisiana for a scheme to falsely issue Class A Commercial Driver's Licenses without applicants completing the required tests. This conspiracy involved bribes to pass both the knowledge and skills tests, with all six facing charges including conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud. Learn more about this in "Louisiana scheme to obtain class A CDLs without passing tests snags six in sweeping indictment - FreightWaves". A significant contract dispute continues between Canada Post and the union representing 50,000 mail carriers, with no agreement reached since their last meeting in May. Canada Post recently reported its largest-ever quarterly loss of US$294 million pre-tax for the second quarter, stating the union's counter-offer does not address necessary structural changes. For further details, see "Canada Post and union contract divide widens - FreightWaves". Finally, nominations are currently open for the Shipper of Choice Award until September 30th, with winners to be announced on October 20th, ahead of the F3 festival. You can also register for the F3 event in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on October 21st and 22nd, and a free Cross-Border Summit on September 10th, by visiting live.freightwaves.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Post is the country's crown mail courier, but year after year, Canadians seem to be seeing less and less of their prominent blue, red and white logo. And the company itself seems to be seeing less green, too, so much so they've remained in a consistent deficit since 2017. Their latest data shows a record $407 million loss throughout the second quarter, and with its 55,000 employees carrying on their overtime ban after being legislated back to work following their 2024 holiday strike, the numbers will continue to trend downward.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Ian Lee, associate professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, to discuss what lies ahead for the crown corporation if they choose to ignore the writing on the wall, and where contract talks between the company and the union stand more than 21 months later. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

What does a lawyer think? Deb chats with our legal expert. Plus – What is the future of Canada Post?GUESTS: Boris Bytensky - Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst, Criminal lawyer with crimlawcanada.com and President of the Criminal Lawyers Association Moshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University

Canada Post has reported the largest loss in its history, posting a $407-million shortfall in a single quarter.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-post-reports-record-407m-loss-as-labour-dispute-drags-on   PODCAST INFO:

A week after Prime Minister Carney removed some counter-tariffs on U.S. goods to 'align' with the Americans, steel producers are questioning why Canada's tariff rate on steel imports remains at only 25%. Vassy Kapelos digs deeper with Francois Desmarais, the Vice-President of Industry Affairs with the Canadian Steel Producers Association. On today's show: The latest developments on Wednesday's school shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Canada Post has responded negatively to CUPW's latest offer. CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant replies back. Talk Science To Me with Dan Riskin: Bad birth control advice on TikTok, and the science behind pouring the perfect beer. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Hannah Thibedeau and Mike LeCouteur. Dr. Isaac Bogoch mulls over the implications of chaos within the CDC's leadership.

BMO's transportation unit is a bellwether for credit and lending conditions in trucking. The bank's loan book dipped to $13.67 billion in Q3, the lowest since early 2023, and while write-offs are down, provisions for potential credit losses and gross impaired loans remain significantly higher than pre-downturn levels. Canada Post has significant labor issues, which led to its largest-ever pre-tax loss of US$294 million in Q2 2024 due to a 36.7% plummet in parcel revenue. This decline was largely driven by uncertainty from a prolonged labor dispute, pushing shippers to private carriers and highlighting the high cost of instability. On the innovation front, we cover the expanded integration between Motive and Fleetio in fleet management technology. This partnership centralizes fuel, maintenance, and telematics data for fleet operators, automating workflows and providing crucial visibility into costs that can comprise up to 75% of operating budgets. Freight rates have taken a considerable dive, with Asia-to-U.S. spot rates falling 60-70% since a July frontloading surge. This is attributed to increased vessel capacity, limitations within U.S. Customs' IT systems, and carriers actively shifting vessels to avoid new punitive port fees on Chinese-linked ships. Cross-border trade policy is changing, specifically the surging use of USMCA claims among Canadian and Mexican imports into the U.S.. This increase is prompted by new 50% tariffs on numerous products containing steel, aluminum, or copper, making compliance vital for managing costs despite administrative burdens and documentation requirements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. businesses are increasingly claiming USMCA exemptions as rising tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods push import costs higher. This has led to a sharp increase in USMCA compliance for goods from Canada, reaching 81% in June, and from Mexico, now at 77%. Massachusetts state troopers sentenced after involvement in a CDL fraud scheme. Calvin Butner received three months in jail and Perry Mendes one month, both for falsifying CDL test scores and giving passing grades to unqualified applicants. Three other individuals involved in the scheme are still awaiting their sentencing. Canada Post has also made headlines, reporting its largest-ever pre-tax loss of US$294 million in the second quarter due to a significant drop in parcel volumes. This decline, which has been steady since December, resulted from a prolonged contract dispute with mail carriers that pushed shippers to private carriers. Overall revenue for Canada Post was down 7.3%, with a 36.7% decrease in parcel revenue. Finally, be sure to tune into FreightWaves TV for WHAT THE TRUCK?!? today at noon, or catch a replay this evening on SiriusXM channel 146. You can also get tickets for upcoming events like the Crossborder Fleet Summit and the Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. businesses are increasingly claiming USMCA exemptions as rising tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods push import costs higher. This has led to a sharp increase in USMCA compliance for goods from Canada, reaching 81% in June, and from Mexico, now at 77%. Massachusetts state troopers sentenced after involvement in a CDL fraud scheme. Calvin Butner received three months in jail and Perry Mendes one month, both for falsifying CDL test scores and giving passing grades to unqualified applicants. Three other individuals involved in the scheme are still awaiting their sentencing. Canada Post has also made headlines, reporting its largest-ever pre-tax loss of US$294 million in the second quarter due to a significant drop in parcel volumes. This decline, which has been steady since December, resulted from a prolonged contract dispute with mail carriers that pushed shippers to private carriers. Overall revenue for Canada Post was down 7.3%, with a 36.7% decrease in parcel revenue. Finally, be sure to tune into FreightWaves TV for WHAT THE TRUCK?!? today at noon, or catch a replay this evening on SiriusXM channel 146. You can also get tickets for upcoming events like the Crossborder Fleet Summit and the Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BMO's transportation unit is a bellwether for credit and lending conditions in trucking. The bank's loan book dipped to $13.67 billion in Q3, the lowest since early 2023, and while write-offs are down, provisions for potential credit losses and gross impaired loans remain significantly higher than pre-downturn levels. Canada Post has significant labor issues, which led to its largest-ever pre-tax loss of US$294 million in Q2 2024 due to a 36.7% plummet in parcel revenue. This decline was largely driven by uncertainty from a prolonged labor dispute, pushing shippers to private carriers and highlighting the high cost of instability. On the innovation front, we cover the expanded integration between Motive and Fleetio in fleet management technology. This partnership centralizes fuel, maintenance, and telematics data for fleet operators, automating workflows and providing crucial visibility into costs that can comprise up to 75% of operating budgets. Freight rates have taken a considerable dive, with Asia-to-U.S. spot rates falling 60-70% since a July frontloading surge. This is attributed to increased vessel capacity, limitations within U.S. Customs' IT systems, and carriers actively shifting vessels to avoid new punitive port fees on Chinese-linked ships. Cross-border trade policy is changing, specifically the surging use of USMCA claims among Canadian and Mexican imports into the U.S.. This increase is prompted by new 50% tariffs on numerous products containing steel, aluminum, or copper, making compliance vital for managing costs despite administrative burdens and documentation requirements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Encampments will once again be the main talking point at a CK council meeting. The Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warmer-than-normal winter for most Canadians. Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers were planned to resume today. The St. Clair Saints football team beat Ottawa in a blowout to maintain an undefeated start to the season.

Thursday's Amber Alert for an eight-month-old boy from the Brampton area has been cancelled. Plans are underway to replace the Rivard Pumping Station over the next 10 years. Friday's planned negotiations between Canada Post and the mail carriers' union have been delayed. The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers started off the postseason with a loss against Hamilton.

Air Canada flight attendants are in the process of ratifying the contract agreement that ended their strike. Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are back to the bargaining table today, as the union upholds a ban on overtime work. Russian drones and missiles strike several locations in Ukraine ahead of a NATO meeting to discuss ending the war.50-thousand Israeli reservists will be called up before the IDF pushes forward with its ground offensive into Gaza City. More National Guard troops from Republican states arriving in Washington DC, to help US President Donald Trump crackdown on crime. The proportion of Mounties on long-term, off-duty sick leave is at an all-time high. Nova Scotia fire officials say they are making progress containing the Long Lake fire burning in Annapolis County.Newfoundland firefighters hoping for rain as three wildfires still burn out of control.

Talks to resolve the labour dispute at Canada Post resume and a call for help for small businesses during the trade war. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

After CUPE defied a back-to-work order under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, organized labour groups are calling for that section to be scrapped entirely. Vassy Kapelos speaks with Bea Bruske, the President of the Canada Labour Congress. On today's show: Air Canada has resumed flying! But how long until they return to full strength? We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst. CUPW chief negotiator Jim Gallant drops by with an update on Canada Post workers, as they return to the bargaining table with the postal service. Why are the Toronto Blue Jays so good these days? We tackle that in today's Explainer segment with TSN contributor Domenic Padula. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jeff Rutledge, and Abigail Bimman. Retired General Tom Lawson, who once served as the Canadian Armed Forces' Chief of Defense Staff, examines Canada's role in security guarantees for Ukraine.

Over 10,000 CUPE unionized Air Canada workers defied the orders of the nation's labour board, stayed off the job and secured a tentative agreement.Kim Siever, Labour Journalist for the Alberta Worker joins host Jessa McLean to talk about what led up to the strike, the Liberals' liberal use of back-to-work legislation and what this means for Canadian Labour. They draw comparisons to other back-to-work orders and try to predict what might happen next...Related Episodes: CUPW, Right to Strike (Jan 2025) Strike Captain, Stop Steward and Mail Carrier Sera talks about the dealings with Canada Post bosses, the attempts to build militancy inside the union and more...Making Mass Actions Count (Nov 2022), with organizer John Clarke. It compares Ontario's almost general strike to the Mike Harris Days of Action in the 1990s. Carney's First 100(ish) Days: A Paradigm Shift, (July 2025) co-hosted with Ashwin from the International Solidarity Pod, a look at the neoliberal agenda being fast tracked under the new PM.More Resources: Alberta Worker: Air Canada flight attendants hold strike voteGlobal News UPDATE: Air Canada Tentative DealAlberta Worker: Coaldale workers reject forced voteStatement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, following an emergency meeting of Canada's Unions on the Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike CBC: 4 Things to Know about the Air Canada StrikeAll of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: PatreonFollow us on Instagram or on Bluesky

Good morning, and welcome to your FreightWaves Warning Minutes! This episode covers ⁠US trade with Mexico⁠, which continued to dominate in June, with volumes up 4.4% year-over-year to $73 billion. Mexico held its position as the top US trade partner, ahead of Canada and China, with key imports from Mexico including computers, passenger vehicles, and auto parts. We also discuss the ⁠Air Canada flight attendant strike⁠, which saw the Canadian government order both parties back to the bargaining table and into binding arbitration just 12 hours after the strike began. This intervention, deemed necessary to protect the Canadian economy, was strongly opposed by the flight attendants' union, CUPE, which criticized it as undermining workers' rights and favoring Air Canada, leading to a delayed operational restart. Finally, ⁠Canada Post is dealing with ongoing labor issues⁠, as it will resume contract negotiations with the mail carriers' union this Wednesday for the first time in three months. This follows the union's overwhelming rejection of Canada Post's final offer, continuing a contentious dispute that has spanned over 18 months and included a 32-day strike last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning, and welcome to your FreightWaves Warning Minutes! This episode covers US trade with Mexico, which continued to dominate in June, with volumes up 4.4% year-over-year to $73 billion. Mexico held its position as the top US trade partner, ahead of Canada and China, with key imports from Mexico including computers, passenger vehicles, and auto parts. We also discuss the Air Canada flight attendant strike, which saw the Canadian government order both parties back to the bargaining table and into binding arbitration just 12 hours after the strike began. This intervention, deemed necessary to protect the Canadian economy, was strongly opposed by the flight attendants' union, CUPE, which criticized it as undermining workers' rights and favoring Air Canada, leading to a delayed operational restart. Finally, Canada Post is dealing with ongoing labor issues, as it will resume contract negotiations with the mail carriers' union this Wednesday for the first time in three months. This follows the union's overwhelming rejection of Canada Post's final offer, continuing a contentious dispute that has spanned over 18 months and included a 32-day strike last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CK police have arrested a wanted Dresden man and charged him with additional offences. It's the final day before a potential work stoppage, which could ground all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights. There was supposed to be a meeting on Friday between Canada Post and the union that represents its mail carriers, but it's been postponed to next week. China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over Canadian steel import restrictions. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will support Ukraine no matter the outcome of talks between Russia and the U.S. If you bought a lottery ticket in Windsor last August, there's a chance you won $10K.

CK police are reminding everyone to mind their speed and drive responsibly after issuing a ticket for stunt driving. CK police have arrested a wanted Dresden man and charged him with additional offences. Experts are warning travellers, if your flight with Air Canada gets cancelled, don't accept a refund. Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers were meant to head back to the bargaining table Friday, but the meeting's been postponed to next week. Washington, D.C., is challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's takeover of its police department. A winning lottery ticket, sold in Windsor, is about to expire.

Some Air Canada flights that were scheduled to take off today will be cancelled as the airline braces for a work stoppage this weekend, Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers will sit down for contract talks tomorrow, and the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation is launching a summer 50/50 fundraising campaign today.

Canada Post, union to restart contract talks as company warns of ‘crisis' Guest: Barry Eidlin - Associate sociology professor at McGill University and an expert in labour and social movements on Canada Post and union returning to the bargaining table as Air Canada flight attendants head out on strike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Chatham-Kent police officer who pleaded guilty to assault and uttering threats has been sentenced to a year of probation. The first people to stay at the newly built transition cabins in Chatham have arrived. Canada Post says negotiators will meet union representatives on Friday. Air Canada will start cancelling flights tomorrow, ahead of Saturday's possible strike by about 10,000 flight attendants. Ontario didn't meet its legislated target of four hours of direct care a day for the province's long-term care residents.

Warehouse Workers Against ICE Petition: https://form.jotform.com/251684939561066 Palestinian Trade Unions Statement: https://masarbadil.org/en/2025/07/6308/ No Azure for Apartheid Pledge: https://t.co/df0U2S9P26 We're back after our brief vacation! And so much has happened in the last two weeks! We've got a supersized headline section covering workers organizing at REI, Starbucks, FedEx, UPS, Airgas, Care New England, the Wonderful Company, Canada Post, and more. For our major stories, we start with a review of how university administrators are using the Trump Administration's attacks on higher education as cover to push forward attacks on student organizers. While many workers are coming together to fight ICE, a recent Labor Notes report documents how the leadership of some parts of the building trades are failing the most basic test of a union leader: solidarity. Workers at Fenway Park have gone on strike for the first time after contracting giant Aramark refuses to pay them enough to live in one of the most expensive parts of the country. Finally, we discuss the state of ICE's attacks on the US working class and how more and more Americans are realizing the shared interests we have with our immigrant siblings. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Tom Korski  Managing editor Blacklock's Reporter joins Alex Pierson to discuss: Canadian Postal Workers shot down the Canada Post's latest proposal, offering  hikes of about 13 per cent over four years and restructuring to add part-time workers to the deal. 68.5% of members voted against the deal. 30% Wanted a deal.   https://www.blacklocks.ca/were-watching-says-hajdu/   The Commons transport committee  has summoned all confidential records detailing $1.1 billion in federal financing to buy Chinese-made vessels for B C Ferry Services Inc. “We can stop this loan,” https://www.blacklocks.ca/mps-demand-china-contract/   A lawyer at the Department of Finance  is the first federal employee to withdraw tweets under a new Treasury Board policy prohibiting vulgar and partisan social media posts. He tweeted 9 to 10 times in a typical workday including messages ridiculing Conservatives and profane posts like one that boasted: “The nice thing about being in government is being able to introduce laws that allow you to f—k up without people being able to sue you for it. https://www.blacklocks.ca/twitter-code-hits-first-staffer/   The federal prison system now has more employees than inmates, according to Correctional Service figures. It follows a finding by the Correctional Investigator that Canada has one of the costliest prison systems in the world. The “more than 20,000 employees” outnumber 14,837 inmates in 43 federal penitentiaries, figures showed. https://www.blacklocks.ca/staffers-outnumber-inmates/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elias kicks off the week Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor. With one Bitcoin worth an astounding $160,000, and the ability to irreversibly transfer millions of dollars with a few taps, Bitcoin has become a prime target for violent crime. Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation’s latest contract offer. A new in-depth report from the Montreal Gazette this morning shows that more doctors than ever have opted out of the public sector to join the private sector even after Quebec adopted a law to reverse the exodus three months ago. A battle is ongoing between the borough of Lasalle and one of its residents because of a mini pig.

All eyes are on Ottawa now that higher US tariffs on some Canadian exports are a fact of life. US President Donald Trump says he is moving a pair of US nuclear submarines closer to Russia. Israel's government is facing growing calls to end the war in Gaza. Canada Post is considering its next steps this morning, after unionized workers rejected its latest offer. Officials say pilot who died in small plane crash near Ottawa airport on Thursday, was trying to make an emergency landing. Canada's swimming sensation Summer McIntosh loses gold medal to American Katie Ledecky at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore - comes in third. International crew of astronauts is welcomed onto the International Space Station after taking off on SpaceX rocket early Saturday.

The bitter labour dispute between Canada Post and postal workers drags on. The union representing postal workers has rejected the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. You'll hear what some experts think the future could look like for Canada Post.Also: In Canada, the shift towards warmer temperatures due to climate change is creating new opportunities for horticulturalists. That means people could soon see bananas and palm trees sprouting in this country. And: Music from nearly 20 years ago is proving to be the perfect soundtrack to today's shaky economic times. 'Recession Pop' is making a comeback on streaming and social media. But the tradition of listening to upbeat music during economic downturns goes back nearly a century. Plus: Dealing with Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, the National Bank Open, and more.

What if every tax hike was really our government saying, “Sorry—we failed”? In this episode we push past the usual “raise taxes or cut services” dead-end and show how Canada can deliver better policing, faster health care, and leaner mailrooms without taking another dime from your pocket.Episode SnapshotChris breaks down five evidence-backed alternatives—cutting bloated bureaucracy (hello LCBO payroll), investing in home-grown businesses instead of corporate bail-outs, reining-in public-sector strike leverage, super-charging civil servants with AI, and modernizing relics like Canada Post and the CBC. You'll hear the latest numbers: Canada Post's CA $841 million loss, LCBO's CA $7.2 billion revenue vs. CA $1 billion-plus payroll, and real-world success stories—from Vancouver's privatized parking model to digital licensing portals that slash wait times.Why ListenIf you're tired of paying more for shrinking services, this episode hands you the playbook—and the talking points—to demand smarter spending, not higher taxes. Share it with your MP, your mayor, and the friend who says “there's just no other way.” Raising taxes is an admission of failure. Let's expect—and fund—better.Connect with Chris Cooper:Website - https://businessisgood.com/

It's high noon for Canada's national postal service. Having already mastered the arts of furniture building and meatball making, Ikea has set its sights on a new chapter.

⁠Union Pacific is reportedly in early-stage talks to acquire Norfolk Southern⁠, its smaller Eastern rival. This potential tie-up would combine the largest publicly held US railroad with NS, bringing together over 60,000 employees and 60,000 miles of track. ⁠David Steiner has officially taken the helm of the US Postal Service as the new Postmaster General⁠, becoming the highest paid chief executive in the agency's history with a salary over $346,000 plus a 50% bonus.  The Canadian government will begin a confidential vote on Monday for ⁠53,000 Canada Post employees to ratify the state-owned company's final contract offer⁠, despite opposition from union leadership. This vote aims to conclude 19 months of negotiations, which included a 32-day strike and recent mail carrier refusal to work overtime, leading to daily operational losses of $7.3 million per day in June. Tune in today for FreightWaves TV's ⁠What the Truck?!?⁠ live at noon, with replays available on SiriusXM channel 146 from 5 to 7 PM. Don't forget to register for the free ⁠Enterprise Fleet Summit⁠ next Wednesday at 9 AM and get your tickets for the ⁠Supply Chain and AI Symposium⁠ in Washington D.C. in about two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Union Pacific is reportedly in early-stage talks to acquire Norfolk Southern, its smaller Eastern rival. This potential tie-up would combine the largest publicly held US railroad with NS, bringing together over 60,000 employees and 60,000 miles of track. David Steiner has officially taken the helm of the US Postal Service as the new Postmaster General, becoming the highest paid chief executive in the agency's history with a salary over $346,000 plus a 50% bonus.  The Canadian government will begin a confidential vote on Monday for 53,000 Canada Post employees to ratify the state-owned company's final contract offer, despite opposition from union leadership. This vote aims to conclude 19 months of negotiations, which included a 32-day strike and recent mail carrier refusal to work overtime, leading to daily operational losses of $7.3 million per day in June. Tune in today for FreightWaves TV's What the Truck?!? live at noon, with replays available on SiriusXM channel 146 from 5 to 7 PM. Don't forget to register for the free Enterprise Fleet Summit next Wednesday at 9 AM and get your tickets for the Supply Chain and AI Symposium in Washington D.C. in about two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government is quietly pushing laws that could let them spy on your mail, ban content online, and criminalize big cash purchases.  Bill C-2 (The Strong Border Act) could give Canada Post the power to open your mail and much more. The Online Harms Act is back—and more dangerous than ever.  David Leis talks with Joshua Dehaas of the Canadian Constitution Foundation to break it all down—and explain why you need to act now.  This episode is your wake-up call. 

C.H. Robinson announces groundbreaking adoption of AI agents to classify LTL freight, a move set to revolutionize classification, enhance efficiency, and accuracy in logistics. This innovation is particularly significant given upcoming changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system and is expected to generate operating leverage in North American Surface Transportation (NAST) by automating over 75% of LTL orders. Canada Post reached a collective bargaining agreement with its second-largest union, the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA), after 18 months of negotiations. This deal grants postmasters an 11% wage increase over three years, while a standoff continues with their largest union, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), prompting government intervention. DHL Express Canada requested for an exemption from new legislation banning replacement workers during strikes or lockouts, forcing them to suspend operations. The company argues this cessation significantly harms businesses and communities, affecting over 50,000 international shipments daily, but the union, Unifor, strongly opposes any special treatment. Explore the swift resolution of a legal battle between DAT Freight & Analytics and factoring company OTR Solutions, bringing a quick end to a dispute over factoring services. This settlement allows DAT to market the factoring services of Outgo, a company it recently acquired, on its platform, which had been previously suspended by a court order. FourKites CEO allegedly manipulated comments by FreightWaves' CEO to unfairly criticize Project44's Movement platform, highlighting competitive rivalries in logistics technology. This behavior, which included misrepresenting the context of the statements, raises questions about ethical conduct, given FourKites' history of purported unethical actions against Project44. Recent flooding and rockslides shut down a critical stretch of Interstate 40 between the North Carolina and Tennessee border. This key route was previously ravaged by Hurricane Helene last September and only partially reopened in February 2025, emphasizing its vulnerability to natural disasters. This episode ensures you stay ahead of the curve in freight and logistics news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week's headlines include stories from workers at Safeway, Fenway Park, the Louvre, Johns Hopkins, Butler Hospital, and the video game industry. For our first story, we discuss a recent report in Truthout on the massive wins made by mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente after their epic strike. Panamanian workers have continued to fight against attacks on their rights and social security, as their government turns to legal repression. Universities across the country have gone to extreme lengths to suppress Palestine protests, this week we discuss an expose of dystopian (and sloppy) surveillance at the University of Michigan. Canada Post workers are once again at a crossroads between an intransigent government and the possibility of another strike. Finally, we check in on the growing coalition in the labor movement and the broader working class to organize against ICE terrorism. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

On this FreightWaves morning minute, hear updates on a major labor dispute and a system outage impacting the logistics sector. A lengthy ⁠Teamsters strike against 10 Roads Express may be nearing an end⁠ after several months of negotiations. A representative from Teamsters Local 79 in Tampa, Florida, indicated that talks are in the final stages of settlement for the walkout, which began in February and involved over 500 Teamster drivers across 10 states for the U.S. Postal Service contract carrier.  Additionally, ⁠United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) was hit with a cyberattack⁠ over the weekend, causing some of its systems to be temporarily taken offline. The wholesale food distributor reported finding unauthorized activity and has notified law enforcement, with social media showing that receivers were unable to scan delivered goods since Sunday.  In Canada, ⁠DHL Express locked out 2,100 delivery drivers, warehouse workers, and customer service personnel⁠ on Sunday due to a failure to reach a collective bargaining agreement. While DHL states it has activated contingency plans and anticipates no significant service disruptions, this situation adds to existing parcel uncertainty in Canada, including issues with Canada Post.  Looking ahead, FreightWaves TV offers ⁠Loaded and Rolling⁠ with Thomas Wasson, and you can register for the ⁠Enterprise Fleet Summit on July 23rd⁠. Furthermore, an in-person ⁠Supply Chain AI Symposium⁠ is scheduled for July 30th in Washington D.C. at the Spy Museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Liberals' first piece of legislation, Bill C-2 is a sweeping 139-page omnibus bill.It would allow police to open and inspect mail from Canada Post, restrict cash transfers over $10,000, bolster surveillance, and expand what law enforcement can do…without a warrant.But it will also overhaul our asylum-seeking process. And with the riots below the border, we can't but ask: are we going down the same path?Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Adam SadinskyBackground reading:Experts warn of Bill C-2 as 'anti-refugee' and 'anti-immigrant' giving Canada 'unchecked powers' like the U.S. – Radio CanadaOpinion | Border bill primed to give Mark Carney's government sweeping new powers. Who asked for this? - Toronto StarMontrealers protest against border security Bill C-2 – CTVWhy the ‘language of loopholes' should be avoided if Trump cracks down on the Canada-U.S. border – The Conversation Ontario's Bill 5 has passed. Here's why it has sparked conflict with First Nations – The Canadian PressSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandArticle is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more! To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Liberals' first piece of legislation, Bill C-2 is a sweeping 139-page omnibus bill.It would allow police to open and inspect mail from Canada Post, restrict cash transfers over $10,000, bolster surveillance, and expand what law enforcement can do…without a warrant.But it will also overhaul our asylum-seeking process. And with the riots below the border, we can't but ask: are we going down the same path?Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Adam SadinskyBackground reading:Experts warn of Bill C-2 as 'anti-refugee' and 'anti-immigrant' giving Canada 'unchecked powers' like the U.S. – Radio CanadaOpinion | Border bill primed to give Mark Carney's government sweeping new powers. Who asked for this? - Toronto StarMontrealers protest against border security Bill C-2 – CTVWhy the ‘language of loopholes' should be avoided if Trump cracks down on the Canada-U.S. border – The Conversation Ontario's Bill 5 has passed. Here's why it has sparked conflict with First Nations – The Canadian PressSponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandArticle is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more! To claim, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ⁠Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revealed plans to cut its workforce by approximately 7%⁠, eliminating 89 full-time and part-time positions primarily at its headquarters, while simultaneously requesting a slight increase in funding, bringing its total budget to over $1 billion for the next fiscal year.  The ⁠DOE benchmark diesel price has fallen to a milestone low⁠, reaching its lowest point since September 2021, with the average weekly retail price now at $3.45 a gallon, marking a decline over seven of the past eight weeks. Despite this trend, futures prices moved up even after news that OPEC Plus would increase output, indicating a continued unwinding of their 2023 production cuts.  Furthermore, the ⁠labor dispute involving Canada Post continues to intensify⁠ after the state-owned corporation rejected a proposal for binding arbitration from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). This rejection prolongs uncertainty following the union's refusal to work overtime since May 23rd, which has already caused delivery slowdowns and a significant drop in Canada Post's parcel volumes, pushing e-commerce retailers to alternative carriers.  Looking ahead, FreightWaves is hosting several key events, including the ⁠Enterprise Fleet Summit on July 23rd⁠. Additionally, the ⁠Supply Chain AI Symposium is scheduled for July 30th⁠ in Washington D.C., with opportunities for interested speakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the Canadian godfathers of AI launches a non-profit, with some 40-million dollars in funding, to protect people from the technology he pioneered. A Manitoba chief is urging anyone who hasn't left his community yet to flee the out-of-control blaze that's approaching -- before it's too late.On the eve of a potential doubling of tariffs, an Ontario mayor braces everyone who works at the local steel plant -- and everyone in the city who doesn't -- for extreme economic pain. A Montreal tour guide shares the story behind a new Canada Post stamp depicting a 1977 police raid on one of the city's most historic gay bars -- and the fight for equal rights that followed. He's an Albertan, and he works at a big hockey bar -- but despite his Canadian pride, a Calgary Flames fan tells us he just can't bring himself to cheer for the Edmonton Oilers. Residents of a UK community resort to some very colourful -- and disproportionately dramatic -- language, when a section of local road is painted red for safety. As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that figures the problem is just a pigment of their imagination. 

President Trump has announced a doubling of tariffs on imported steel from 25% to 50% to protect domestic jobs and strengthen the industry. This move follows a previous tariff announcement and aims to ensure America's future is built with U.S.-produced steel rather than "shoddy steel from Shanghai". You can read more about the tariff increase here. We also discuss the ongoing labor dispute involving Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Canada Post has requested government intervention to hold a vote among unionized employees on its latest contract offer, highlighting the impasse in negotiations over wages and structural changes. The situation is a continuation of a conflict that included a nearly five-week strike last year. For more details on the Canada Post situation, see the article here. Additionally, we highlight executive changes and potential IPO plans at the autonomous freight technology company Einride. Founder Robert Falck is transitioning from CEO to executive chairman, while CFO Roozbeh Charll is taking over the CEO role with an eye toward a potential IPO in the U.S.. This leadership pivot is intended to capitalize on a favorable regulatory environment for autonomous vehicles and support future expansion and investment opportunities. Learn more about the changes at Einride by reading the article here. The episode also announced upcoming FreightWaves virtual events: the Enterprise Fleet Summit on July 23rd and the Supply Chain AI Symposium on July 30th in Washington D.C.. Information and registration for these events can be found at live.freightwaves.com. Please note that details about these specific event announcements are derived solely from the audio file and not from the provided article sources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: A $1.3B operating loss is an attention grabbing headline, but what would you change to improve Canada Post?

Tom Korski and Alex Pierson talk about the Canada Post contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manitoba has already set records for this fire season… and it's not even June. Dry and hot conditions are fueling wildfires across the prairies, forcing thousands from their homes. And it's likely to get worse. The World Meteorological Organization says global records are likely to be shattered in the next few years. It means more heat in the Arctic, which will warm three times faster than the rest of the world.And: Another milestone for Prime Minister Mark Carney – his first Question Period.Also: Canada Post loses $1.3 billion in 2024. These numbers were released in the corporation's annual report as workers and management try to reach a deal.Plus: Police interviews of hockey trial defendants, removing carbon from the atmosphere, Gaza food chaos, a look inside the Saudi kingdom, and more.

Supply chain software provider E2open is being acquired by Australian tech company WiseTech Global for $2.1 billion. This transaction, the result of a strategic review pushed by an activist investor, values E2open at $3.30 per share, a 28.4% premium over its closing price last Friday. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers implemented a nationwide overtime stoppage last Friday, averting a full strike after receiving a late contract offer from Canada Post. However, the threat of a strike has already damaged Canada Post's parcel business, leading to anticipated delays and a sharp drop in volumes as customers seek alternative carriers. Aurora Innovation has decided to keep a person in the driver's seat of its autonomous trucks temporarily at the request of OEM partner Paccar, due to certain prototype parts in the base vehicle platform. This observer will not operate the vehicle but will assist with timely recovery if needed, such as pulling over for events like a tire blowout or bad weather. Don't forget about our upcoming FreightWaves events, including the Enterprise Fleet Summit on July 23rd and the Supply Chain AI Symposium on July 30th. You can register for these events, which are highlighted as opportunities not to miss, by visiting the live.freightwaves.com website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Canada Post received a strike notice from its union representing 55,000 workers. The notice comes just less than a year after the last postal strike back in November. Canada Post is under major financial trouble. A recent report commissioned by the federal government says the postal corporation is in an “existential crisis.” Canada Post has lost $3-billion since 2018 and according to the report, that's due to a drop in letter mail and parcel delivery competition. This is putting even more pressure on the corporation and the union to come to a deal.Meera Raman is a financial and retirement planning reporter at The Globe. She'll explain the financial state of Canada Post, what's been happening with negotiations, and what the impact could be on Canadians.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

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We've got a Canada-centric set of headlines as the temporarily halted Canada Post strike may resume, port workers returned from a two year plus long lockout, and Alberta public workers are ready to strike if necessary. Warehouse workers in Manhattan are organizing against awful conditions and facing brazen bribery by their employers, Labor Notes reports this week. We also discuss a recent report on conditions of superxploitation faced by Cambodia workers making shoes for Nike. Starbucks workers struck nationwide against new harsh restrictions on the company's dress code and their continued refusal to agree to a contract. Finally, we actually got an honest to goodness rail strike this weekend, we discuss the causes and the swift wins made by the use of industrial action. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee More info on the show at http://workstoppagepod.com/