Postal Workers Strike Delivers Clear Message
The shift from daily job action to rotating strikes has not weakened the message from postal workers in the Peace region, according to the union’s local president.
Union's Perspective on the Strike
Babe Seguin, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738, told Energeticcity.ca that postal workers have been on daily strikes since September to raise awareness about potential rural post office closures. They have now transitioned to rotating strikes.
At-Risk Post Offices
- Altona
- Buick
- Cecil Lake
- Charlie Lake
- Clayhurst
- Montney
- Prespatou
- Rose Prairie
- Tumbler Ridge
- Retail offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John
These offices face possible closure after a protective moratorium could be lifted following proposed cuts to mail services.
Canada Post and Government Response
Canada Post’s media department stated that Minister Lightbound has given the service 45 days to present a plan to implement federal government measures announced in early September. The plan aims to:
- Prioritize service delivery
- Proceed carefully to minimize public impact
- Treat employees with respect
- Keep the public informed
- Remain flexible to address the evolving needs of Canadians
“The plan is being finalized and will be shared as directed with the government in advance of the deadline.”
Author's summary: Peace region postal workers continue striking to oppose rural office closures, while Canada Post prepares a government-mandated plan balancing service priorities and public impact.