The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has presented new offers to Canada Post.

Both sides returned to the bargaining table on Wednesday with the help of federal mediators.

Union officials said the latest offer includes wage increases to make up for the cost-of-living crisis and staffing changes in postal facilities to lessen the reliance on temporary workers.

It is also proposing targeted increases in the number of corporate vehicles for rural and suburban carriers and scheduling changes “to ensure letter carriers can have a work-life balance without overburdening.”

CUPW said it has also put forward proposals for Canada Post to expand services and grow the business.

“The union remains committed to reaching negotiated settlements at the bargaining table,” Jan Simpson, CUPW national president, said in a news release.

“CUPW’s global offers provide Canada Post practical and workable solutions to expand its services and grow its revenues, while also ensuring postal workers’ contributions to an important part of Canada’s national infrastructure are valued.”

Unionized postal workers rejected the Crown corporation’s latest offer several weeks ago.

Further talks are scheduled for Friday and Monday, according to the union.