Canada Post workers have gone on strike early Friday morning after failing to reach an agreement after a year-long deliberation with their employer.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says approximately 55,000 workers in its urban, rural and suburban mail carrier bargaining units are striking.
Canada Post explained in a statement on Friday that its operations will shut down, affecting millions of Canadians and businesses alike.
Mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered during the nationwide strike and some post offices will be closed.
Canada Post has warned that Canadians will face delays in receiving their mail.
Additionally, postage within the system will not be delivered. They also stated that disrupted postage will be delivered on a first-in, first-out basis once operations resume, but that the impact of the strike will be felt even after it ends.
A release from the postal workers’ union stated that “Canada Post had the opportunity to prevent this strike but has refused to negotiate real solutions to the issues postal workers face every day.”
The City of Stratford explained how it will affect mail to and from the municipal government.
If you are expecting a payment via mail from the city, the cheque will be available for pickup on the main floor reception desk at city hall starting Nov. 20.
For those who receive Ontario Works cheques by mail, caseworkers will be reaching out shortly to make arrangements for those to be picked up at the Social Services office.
If you need to send a letter or payment to the city, consider doing it in-person during business hours or using the secure drop box at city hall.
