Postal Workers' Strike Highlights Rural Post Office Risks
Babe Seguin, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738, told Energeticcity.ca that recent postal workers' strikes have increased awareness about potential closures of rural post offices.
Strike Strategy and Regional Impact
Since September, postal workers in the Peace region have shifted from daily job action to rotating strikes without losing the strength of their message. The strike aims to draw attention to the fate of several offices.
- Altona
- Buick
- Cecil Lake
- Charlie Lake
- Clayhurst
- Montney
- Prespatou
- Rose Prairie
- Tumbler Ridge
- Retail offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John
These locations are reportedly at risk of closure despite being previously protected by a moratorium, which could be removed due to proposed mail service cutbacks.
Canada Post Response and Government Measures
Lightbound has given the service 45 days to present a plan implementing federal government measures announced in early September.
The plan emphasizes:
- Service prioritization
- Minimizing public impact
- Treating employees with respect
- Keeping the public informed
- Adapting flexibly to Canadians' changing postal needs
Summary
The postal workers' ongoing strike in the Peace region signals widespread concern over rural post office closures and urges careful government and Canada Post action.