Unionized vs non-unionized Canada Post full time job

[eliab]

Hi everyone, I recently applied to a Canada Post job online, went through the interview process, filled out the security and reference check paperwork and now I'm in contact with the managers that I will be working with.

The job is a corporate job under MGT group which is not part of the union.

My question is what the difference in the union vs. non-union? is there a major pay rate difference, benefits, pension, work environment?

Any answers will be helpful!

[airmail]

Hi everyone, I recently applied to a Canada Post job online, went through the interview process, filled out the security and reference check paperwork and now I'm in contact with the managers that I will be working with.

The job is a corporate job under MGT group which is not part of the union.

My question is what the difference in the union vs. non-union? is there a major pay rate difference, benefits, pension, work environment?

Any answers will be helpful!

Whats the position? Most mgmt positions are unionized also

[jrees]

Whats the position? Most mgmt positions are unionized also

Really?

[Syne]

They don't call them unions, they call them "professional organizations" but they're pretty much unions.

[eliab]

Whats the position? Most mgmt positions are unionized also


The position is called "Officer, Reporting and Analysis". You can still find it on Google under some job sites.
Basically, its an entry level position (I'm a uni grad) for data analysis, manipulation and reporting, as well as other field supporting tasks.

I'm new to the job market so I'm just trying to find out pay rates and other info without asking too many questions about it before I receive an offer.

[wewillsee]

Where is the job located?

I was under MGT prior and now under PSAC T2.

Some key differences:
- the turnover in management is quite high right now at Canada Post. Often times if they are looking to lay off, MGT are the first to go. In that sense Unionised employees have better job security.

However opportunities for advancement are much higher in MGT. there is also a slight stigma associated with unions in MGT culture. Bonuses are better in MGT but with the current financial situations it's not something that people look forward to.

I primarily went with a PSAC engineering position as it was related to my field. But I personally am against the union culture.

Oh and if union is on a strike and u are Unionised they want u to join in.

[eliab]

Where is the job located?

I was under MGT prior and now under PSAC T2.

Some key differences:
- the turnover in management is quite high right now at Canada Post. Often times if they are looking to lay off, MGT are the first to go. In that sense Unionised employees have better job security.

However opportunities for advancement are much higher in MGT. there is also a slight stigma associated with unions in MGT culture. Bonuses are better in MGT but with the current financial situations it's not something that people look forward to.

I primarily went with a PSAC engineering position as it was related to my field. But I personally am against the union culture.

Oh and if union is on a strike and u are Unionised they want u to join in.

The job is in Ottawa. You do bring up an interesting point about job security. I did a few co-ops in the federal gov and it seems so hard to get in at the moment, even as a casual employee.
I think this a good opportunity for me right now but who knows what the state of the economy will be like a year or two from now..

Thanks for your feedback