Postal Workers Maintain Strong Message with Rotating Strikes
The shift from daily job actions to rotating strikes has not weakened the Peace region postal workers' message, according to the union's local president. Babe Seguin, president of Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738, told Energeticcity.ca that postal workers had been on daily strikes since September to raise awareness about potential rural post office closures. They have now moved to rotating strikes.
At-Risk Postal Offices
- Altona
- Buick
- Cecil Lake
- Charlie Lake
- Clayhurst
- Montney
- Prespatou
- Rose Prairie
- Tumbler Ridge
- Retail offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John
These offices were protected by a moratorium that may be lifted due to proposed cutbacks to mail service.
Canada Post's Response
Canada Post’s media department reported that Minister Lightbound has given the service 45 days to present a plan addressing measures introduced by the federal government in early September. The plan includes:
- Prioritizing service
- Proceeding thoughtfully to minimize public impact
- Treating employees with respect
- Keeping the public informed
- Being flexible to adjust to the evolving needs of Canadians
"The plan is being finalized and will be shared as directed with the government in advance of the deadline."
Summary
The ongoing strike action by postal workers highlights community concern over rural office closures while Canada Post works on a plan to balance service priorities with employee and public interests.