Postal Workers Strike Highlights Rural Post Office Closures
Babe Seguin, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738, told Energeticcity.ca that the ongoing postal worker strikes since September aim to raise awareness about potential rural post office closures.
Strike Strategy Shift
The strike action has transitioned from daily job disruptions to rotating strikes, but this change has not weakened the message conveyed by postal workers in the Peace region.
At-Risk Post Offices
Several offices face possible closure, including those in Altona, Buick, Cecil Lake, Charlie Lake, Clayhurst, Montney, Prespatou, Rose Prairie, Tumbler Ridge, as well as retail offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. These offices were previously protected by a moratorium now threatened by proposed mail service cutbacks.
Canada Post's Response
Canada Post’s media department stated that Minister Lightbound has given the service 45 days to develop a plan addressing federal measures introduced in September, focusing on prioritizing service, minimizing public impact, respecting employees, keeping the public informed, and adapting to the evolving needs of Canadians.
Summary
The ongoing strikes underline workers' concerns about rural post office closures and the need for a careful, respectful approach in implementing federal postal service reforms.
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