Postal Workers' Strikes Highlight Rural Post Office Concerns
Babe Seguin, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738, told Energeticcity.ca that postal workers in the Peace region have been striking since September to raise awareness about potential closures of rural post offices.
Shift from Daily to Rotating Strikes
Initially, postal workers engaged in daily strikes, but recently they have moved to rotating strikes. Despite this change, Seguin says their message remains clear and impactful.
Post Offices at Risk
- Altona
- Buick
- Cecil Lake
- Charlie Lake
- Clayhurst
- Montney
- Prespatou
- Rose Prairie
- Tumbler Ridge
- Retail offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John
These locations face possible closure as a moratorium protecting them may be lifted due to proposed mail service cutbacks.
Canada Post's Response
"Lightbound has given the service 45 days to outline a plan to implement a series of measures presented by the federal government in early September. It involves prioritizing service, proceeding thoughtfully to minimize public impact, treating employees with respect, keeping the public informed, and being flexible in adjusting to the revolving needs of the Canadian public with the postal service."
Canada Post's media department shared this information outlining the government’s approach toward service adjustments.
Summary
The ongoing postal workers' strikes have effectively brought attention to the threat of rural post office closures, pressing the federal government and Canada Post to consider service and employee treatment carefully.
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