There are some people who stand in solidarity with Canada Post during the strike, but far more either don’t care or simply want it resolved as quickly as possible. On this blog, we generally do not support labor unions. That said, we acknowledge that private sector unions have the right to strike, while public sector unions—like CUPW—exist to serve the public, not the other way around.
Canada Post and Government Responsibility
Legislatively, Canada Post is still owned by the Canadian government. You can call it incompetent if you wish, but most government-run entities share that reputation. The bottom line is simple: there is no benefit to Prime Minister Mark Carney allowing this dispute to drag on while he is trying to demonstrate strong leadership to the Canadian public.
The strike only undermines his position, but if he acts swiftly, the problem will likely fade quickly from public memory.
A Weak Position for CUPW
The NDP currently has no leader and likely won’t have one for another 45 days. That leaves CUPW in a weaker position politically. Many Canada Post workers themselves don’t want to be on the picket lines and would likely accept a payout quietly—even if they won’t admit it publicly.
Small businesses, which depend heavily on reliable delivery, should also apply pressure. CUPW has already been offered fairly strong terms, but they appear to have overplayed their hand. With public patience wearing thin, their demands look increasingly unreasonable.
Carney’s Opportunity
If Carney forces workers back to their jobs quickly, it becomes a win-win for him. It would show decisive leadership, silence a potential liability for the Liberal Party, and allow him to move on to a more strategic priority: preventing the left-wing vote from splitting.
He can then focus his messaging on rallying progressives around the Liberals by framing the choice starkly: Do you really want Pierre Poilievre as Prime Minister? Because that’s who you’ll get if you divide the vote with the NDP.
The faster this labor dispute is behind him, the sooner Carney can consolidate his base and prepare for the larger political battles ahead.
Conclusion
From our perspective, this is an issue where Carney has little to lose and everything to gain. CUPW had reasonable offers but got greedy. With no NDP leader in place and the public largely unsympathetic, Carney is positioned to turn this into a political advantage if he acts decisively.
And as always, while we analyze politics and labor disputes here, we must never forget our higher calling as Christians. Consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today. True freedom, justice, and peace come not from governments or unions, but from Him.