US Edition‘Total nightmare:’ Small Business Scrambles for Alternatives in Wake of Canada Post Chaos
- On Saturday, Canada Post workers organized protests nationwide in several provinces, including Ontario and British Columbia, with support from their labour union.
- The protests followed an ongoing labour dispute marked by an overtime ban and union opposition to Canada Post's proposals for service cuts and job reductions.
- Canada Post has faced nearly $1.3 billion in operating losses, declining mail volumes, and offered a 14 per cent wage increase over four years amid talks.
- The union expressed skepticism that Canada Post will stop advancing its plans to reduce services and cut jobs, as the dispute involves 55,000 employees.
- Job Minister Patty Hajdu planned to meet union officials on Friday, and fears of a second strike in six months continue as service disruptions persist.
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Potential Canada Post strike means companies are bracing for business impacts
A national Canada Post strike isn’t out of the question as the corporation and the union representing 55,000 workers remain in talks. A strike in November halted delivery for businesses like the East Coast Quilting Company in St. John’s, and owners Read Bowen and Debbie Northover say another disruption would cause even more problems.
Postal workers will rally against 'major changes' at Canada Post across Ontario
Postal workers across Canada will hold rallies this weekend to speak out about “major changes” to Canada Post, including protests in Brampton and Hamilton. The protests are part of a nationwide day of action on Saturday, where Canada Post employees with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers say they’ll push back against “proposals for service and job cuts.” An ongoing labour dispute has seen threats of a postal worker strike and a ban on overtime…
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