As many of you already know, the union representing 55,000 workers at Canada Post has announced a strike, effective today, 15 November 2024.
Here is a slightly pared down version of the announcement received from Canada Post this morning:
CUPW announces national strike – customers should expect service delays
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced it intends to begin a national strike on Friday, November 15 at 12:01 am ET.
Canada Post’s operations will shut down during a national strike, affecting millions of Canadians and businesses across the country.
What to expect during a national strike
Your business should expect delays in the processing and delivery of mail and parcels. Mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike, and some post offices will be closed. Service guarantees will be impacted for items already in the postal network. And no new items will be accepted until the national disruption is over.
All mail and parcels in the postal network will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible on a first-in, first-out basis once operations resume. However, a national strike of any length will impact service to Canadians well after the strike activity ends. Shutting down facilities across the country will affect our entire national network. Processing and delivery may take some time to fully return to normal.
My Recommendations For Clients
If you have already mailed a parcel, delivery will be delayed for the duration of the strike. There is no way to divert parcels already with Canada Post. Outgoing mail, including completed repairs and book orders, will also be delayed.
If you have repairs waiting to be sent, please do not mail them until after the strike. While private courier services like FedEx and DHL are still operating, they cannot deliver to a PO Box address.
For clients in the St George, ON area, in-person pickup and drop-off are still available. Please contact me for details.
Given the approaching Holiday Season, I’m hoping that Canada Post and CUPW can reach an agreement quickly. I will be watching the situation closely and will post another announcement when the strike is over and mail is moving again. Thank you for your patience.
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