(Adds comment from union)
July 11 (Reuters) - The union representing Canada Post Corp
CANPT.UL workers said on Monday it has no plans to strike in
the ongoing labor dispute, alleviating lingering concerns about
a potential nationwide service disruption.
The statement by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers came
after the country's government-owned mail carrier said on Sunday
it has abandoned its plan for a "lockout," a temporary work
stoppage initiated by the employer instead of workers.
Canada Post then said it was expecting the union to honor
its past statements on not planning to strike.
The union said its representatives are continuing to meet
with those of Canada Post and the parties "are working long
hours" to reach a settlement.
Canada Post and the union have been negotiating for months
over wages and pensions.