Canada Post and the union representing its postal workers will return to the bargaining table Friday to restart talks in their longstanding labour dispute , both sides confirmed Wednesday.

The national mail carrier said in a statement it has asked the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) to present a response to its “best and final offers” that were first presented in May, and which postal workers rejected in a vote nearly two weeks ago.

“The parties will meet on Friday to resume good faith discussions with the assistance of federal mediators,” Canada Post said.

“The company looks forward to receiving a detailed and comprehensive response from CUPW that addresses the real, significant and increasing challenges faced by the postal service.”

CUPW had been calling for a return to t

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