Canada Post disruption could happen as early as Friday
November 14, 2024 at 4:55 AM
The Town of Fort Erie has a number of suggestions for residents on how they can deal with a potential postal strike.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post which may result in a postal service interruption as early as Friday at 12:01 a.m.
The town recommends preparing for any disruptions that may occur. Residents are encouraged to make themselves aware of alternative options for interacting with the local government, says a news release.
These other options may include visiting or calling town hall, or the town’s website.
“Property owners are still responsible for payment of amounts owing. If a strike is in progress, please do not attempt to mail your payment,” the town said.
The town’s online portal is also a useful tool to view your tax and water bills, download bills, among other things, according to the town.
Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both urban as well as rural and suburban mail carrier bargaining units.
A labour disruption would affect the millions of Canadians and businesses who rely on the postal service, Canada Post said in a statement.
“It is critical that both parties focus their energies on resolving issues to reach negotiated agreements.”
In the event CUPW initiates rotating strike activity, Canada Post intends to continue delivering for Canadians and Canadian businesses while working to reach agreements.
“The corporation will work to minimize service disruptions, but customers may experience delays,” Canada Post said, adding that shutting down facilities or regions with rotating strikes can cause immediate and prolonged ripple effects throughout the network.
A labour disruption would also deepen the company’s already serious financial situation.
“The ongoing possibility of a labour disruption has been significantly eroding Canada Post’s volumes and escalating the negative financial impact on the company,” Canada Post continued in its statement.
Canada Post has notified the union and CUPW-represented employees that unless new agreements are reached, the current collective agreements will no longer apply as of Friday.
The corporation will “then be in a position, using the means provided in the Canada Labour Code, to adjust operations based on its operational realities and business needs.”
According to a CBC story, Canada Post has suffered $3 billion in losses since 2018.
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Kris Dubé
Kris is a veteran journalist who has worked in Niagara for close to 20 years. He is also a lifelong resident of Fort Erie, a place he plans to call home and raise his family for many more years.
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