Canada Post’s union says the Crown corporation was irresponsible when it suspended urban mail operations across the country starting today.
The union says the decision by Canada Post’s management means a large amount of mail already in the system will sit undelivered.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers began one- and two-day rotating strikes in various communities on June 3.
Canada Post said late Tuesday that it would suspend all operations in urban centres across the country, saying the strikes have cost it about $100 million.
The union has accused Canada Post of seeking to cause major disruptions in order to pressure the government into ordering workers back to work.
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt has tabled her intent to order striking workers at Air Canada back on the job, but hasn’t done so with the postal workers.
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There is alot of discontent among a portion of the general public.Postal workers are not overpaid,yes they are paid well but certainly not overpaid.They and those before them fought for the benefits that they now have.There is something not being discussed here,it is not all about the money.Canada post wants a two tier system for employees much like the almighty Danno did with public sector workers provincially last round of bargaining.It was a mistake then and it is a mistake now in the case of the feds.Everyone is entitled a job and anyone could apply to the post office,it could be you.So do a little thinking whiners,I work a decent paying job also but did not always,it is up to the individual to seek the position in life they want to achieve.Sam be strong if you are a postal worker,remember it is not for you that you are doing this it is for all.CUPW be strong.