The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a rotation hit The protest began early Saturday morning as workers in four communities across the country walked off the job.
According to an email from CCMCStrikes are currently taking place in:
- Saint Anthony, Netherlands
- Timmins, Ontario.
- Fort St. John, British Columbia
- Dawson Creek, British Columbia
The rotating strikes follow CUPW's decision to abandon a national strike and instead target select locations.
The union says the approach is meant to put pressure on Canada Post while allowing some mail and packages to continue to be delivered.
CUPW National President Ian Simpson released a statement early this morning saying, “We couldn't stand by as the government announced plans to allow Canada Post to gut our postal service and cut thousands of our jobs. Contract after contract, this employer has sought to cut postal services, workers' rights and good jobs.”
“We will continue our fight for strong public services, good jobs and a sustainable public service for all Canadians,” he added.
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CUPW was without a contract for almost two years. The union says it rejected Canada Post's latest proposal by a landslide, calling it an attack on job security, working conditions and public services.
The four communities affected by the strike represent the first phase of rotating strikes. CUPW says more locals will be added in the coming days and each will be notified shortly before the strike begins.
Canada Post said in a release that they are calling on CUPW to return to the bargaining table to negotiate new collective agreements.
“The company is awaiting a response from the union on its latest proposals on October 3,” the statement said. “The need to align businesses with the current needs of the country to reduce dependence on taxpayer dollars becomes more pressing every day this strike continues.”
In the meantime, CUPW is calling on Canadians to contact their Members of Parliament and demand an end to service cuts, investment in expanding postal services and support for postal workers at the bargaining table.
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