Postal Workers' Rotating Strikes Keep Message Alive
Babe Seguin, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738, said the shift from daily job action to rotating strikes has not weakened the message from postal workers in the Peace region.
Since September, postal workers have conducted daily strikes to raise awareness about potential closures of rural post offices. Now, they have moved to rotating strikes to continue pressing their concerns.
At-Risk Post Offices in the Peace Region
- Altona
- Buick
- Cecil Lake
- Charlie Lake
- Clayhurst
- Montney
- Prespatou
- Rose Prairie
- Tumbler Ridge
- Retail offices in Dawson Creek
- Retail offices in Fort St. John
These locations face possible closure after a protective moratorium could be lifted due to proposed mail service cutbacks.
Canada Post's Response and Government Plan
Canada Post's media department stated that Minister Lightbound has given the service 45 days to develop a plan based on federal government measures announced in early September.
"The plan is being finalized and will be shared as directed with the government in advance of the deadline."
The plan will focus on prioritizing service, minimizing public impact, respecting employees, keeping the public informed, and adapting to the evolving needs of Canadians using the postal service.
Summary
The rotating strikes by postal workers highlight ongoing concerns about rural post office closures and urge Canada Post to implement a considerate plan balancing service, employees, and public needs.