As Canada Post strike drags on, small businesses worry about financial hit over the holidays
As the strike between Canada Post and its unionized workers heads toward its second week, small businesses across Newfoundland and Labrador are bracing for a financial hit as they navigate what should be a busy and lucrative holiday season.
Canada Post strike could lead to sharp drop in donations for local charities
Local charities are concerned about the impact the Canada Post strike will have on donations during the season of giving.Non-profit organizations across Waterloo region say mail-in donations make up tens of thousands of dollars of the total funds collected during the Christmas season.
Thousands of postal workers in Canada strike over wages
More than 50,000 postal workers across Canada entered the fifth day of a labour strike over pay and working conditions, disrupting mail delivery ahead of the busy holiday season. The union representing employees at Canada Post - the country's main postal operator - has said that negotiations remain “far apart” and are ongoing.
Service Canada holding 85,000 passports as Canada Post strike continues
Service Canada has been holding off on mailing out 85,000 passports due to the labour dispute at Canada Post. Employment and Social Development Canada said that "in anticipation of a potential labour disruption," Service Canada stopped mailing passport packages on Nov. 8 — a week before Canada Post workers walked off the job.
Most Canadians want Ottawa to intervene in Canada Post strike: poll
A new poll by Leger suggests Canadians are supportive of government intervention in the labour disputes at ports and at Canada Post.
Canada Post strike could hurt charity donations during holiday season
Charities and non-profits are having to pivot after nearly 55,000 workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers walked off the job Friday. The strike has halted mail from going out and charities are concerned it may stop donations from coming in.
Why are Canada Post workers on strike?
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is on strike. Here’s what they’re asking for, in their own words.
Canada Post Workers Strike Disrupts Mail Nationwide
Approximately 55,000 Canada Post workers commenced a nationwide strike after a year of unsuccessful negotiations.
No mail, consider e-transfer: N.B. charities scramble amid Canada Post strike
Charities in New Brunswick that rely heavily on mailed-in donations at this time of year are scrambling amid the Canada Post strike.
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