Unifor members at DHL Express Canada went on strike the morning of June 8, 2025, following being locked out by their employer after midnight the same day. The workers refused to accept concessions put forth by the company.
Some concessions the company is pushing include change driver pay system resulting in a loss of money, driving 100 km. to get to their routes or pick up their freight with no compensation. Other concessions involve proposing language that will allow the company to refuse accommodation, laying off employees, and proposing reducing drivers’ daily guarantee. The company has also rerouted pickups across the whole country while reducing pay for owner operators.
The union’s bargaining priorities remain improving working conditions—including access to clean and secure washrooms—securing fair wages, addressing surveillance and automation issues and recognition and respect for workers.
Unifor represents over 2,100 DHL Express Canada workers who as truck drivers, couriers, warehouse and clerical workers across Canada, at Locals 114 in British Columbia, 700 in Quebec, 755 in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 4005 in Nova Scotia, 4457 in Ontario and members in DHL Alberta.
Negotiations began October 1, 2024.
The current collective agreement expired on Dec. 31, 2024.
The Unifor DHL bargaining committee continues to fight for its members, striving tirelessly to reach an agreement that spotlights the hard work, dedication, and respect of DHL members across the country.
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