It appears as though the differences between the two sides in the Canada Post labour dispute are becoming more entrenched.

CUP-W local president Craig Dyer says the two sides can’t even agree on wording of health and safety regulations.

Canada Post says it’s received the latest offers from the union and says it is “extremely disappointed that their intent appears to be to widen the gap in negotiations, rather than close it.”

The employer says it is conducting a full review of the offers made by the urban and rural bargaining units, but says it does not want “to provide false hope to impacted employees, small businesses, charities and northern communities,” that are hoping for a speedy resolution.

The strike is dragging into its fourth week, with no end in sight, and Christmas only two weeks away.