Postal workers strike ensures 'message was heard,' Fort St. John union branch president says – Energeticcity.ca

Postal Workers' Strike Raises Awareness of Rural Post Office Closures

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 daily since September to highlight the threat of rural post office closures. Recently, they shifted from daily strikes to rotating strikes, but the message remains strong.

At-Risk Post Offices in the Peace Region

These offices were previously protected by a moratorium, which may now be lifted as a result of proposed mail service cutbacks.

Canada Post's Response and Federal Government Directives

According to Canada Post’s media department, Minister Lightbound has given the postal service 45 days to submit a plan detailing how it will implement a set of measures introduced by the federal government in early September.

“The plan 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.”

Summary

The postal workers’ strike in the Peace region underscores growing concerns over potential rural post office closures and seeks to pressure Canada Post to balance service priorities and employee respect during restructuring.

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