Canada Post Workers On Nationwide Strike After Gov’t. Calls For Reform

CANADA – Canada post workers went on a nationwide strike Thursday.

Earlier on Thursday, government instructed Canada Post to begin major changes to its operations, saying that the company faces structural challenges, which coupled with outdated restrictions and stalled negotiations between labour and management – limiting its ability to adapt, causing mounting losses.

The union said in a statement that the announcement made by the minister responsible for Canada post gave no clear details about how changes would be implemented to the organization, and warned that the recommendations could result in major job losses and changes to delivery standards.

Canada Post said that its operations will be shut down following the strike, and that its customers can expect delays.