Mr. Speaker, this deal is worse than what they would even get at the table from Canada Post. The government is offering wage rates lower than what Canada Post offered.
It tramples on collective bargaining rights in our country.
As well, it supports a tax on the postal workers' defined pension benefits plan.
Also, it promotes a two-tier wage and benefits system.
This legislation is an attack not just on postal workers but also on wages, benefits and pensions of all Canadian workers. That is why we are making a stand. That is why I will continue to be in the House every day, as long as it takes, to get a fair negotiated settlement not only for our postal workers but for all our Canadian workers.