Government orders Canada Post to resume services after month-long labour strike

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[@SherlynMcewen]

Qarden Token will go 100x after launch on Binance

[@UlfTorson]

It's not going to solve the issue that they caused billions in damages, and thousands to each small business in Canada. They will remember, because we wont forget.

[@supercloudreed]

There mite be a chain to how mail be going about if it happen once more if they do not work it out. It if right, Canada Post will close down and a new Post will be about the same but will be working year round at the same time to keep it going without strikes

[@greg6500]

Blame Canada post for refusing their demands, Not these honest working people who are struggling with low pay and terrible conditions.

[@supercloudreed]

@@greg6500 i know plus the strike was set up where they take turns in each city or place so the mail can still go on what somewhat late by 1-3 days only.

[@greg6500]

@@supercloudreed So they did their best to reduce disruption as much as possible, And the public and government response was still "Shut up peasants, go back to work". So much Christmas spirit.

[@genli4245]

Good. What about all of them quite at the same time, keep your recording.

[@andresc8615]

Why am I getting this feeling that by the time this whole thing is done and over with the union will regret not having taken the deal offered by CP in the first place? I guess time will tell...

[@supercloudreed]

I think this was done do to it being this time of year. When it was other time of year they work it out with in 2 weeks

[@yanxun1306]

Great work executive union that represent us CUPW members. 4 weeks without pay and gained nothing. $50 a day at the picket line? We are just getting some of OUR money back from union dues you take from us. What did the strike get us? Hurt the company even more, businesses, citizens. Company losing more businesses. Great work done here.

[@Red-Brick-Dream]

You say that like you didn't vote for these clowns.

[@futurepath]

Vote for the taxi driver get unions

[@krystalarmstrong3181]

You're the ones who did this at Christmas, thinking you'd get something. All you achieved was hurting people where it hurts most. Talk about being selfish💯💯💯

[@apemancommeth8087]

Probably should’ve looked for a deal! Unions robbed you 😂😂😂

[@jayperez3431]

@Red ... People need to learn to vote with their wallets. Don't use Canada post anymore, let them go under.

[@DARELLBosley]

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[@robertcerins]

I have lost my sales and I am think to leave this struggling country after 70 years. Canada will not pay us back for destroying our lives this Christmas!

[@Papa-sm1wk]

Good, see ya

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Nobody wants this government, but we can't force them out. It's called democracy.

[@jayperez3431]

What an ignorant response to a valid comment.

[@supercloudreed]

Let hope they do make it up or Canada Post will be replaced with a new Canada Post the keep working year round with talks going on to help keep it going without strike

[@abcdedfg8340]

I am sorry and I have no opinion on the CP matter. But we just saw what happens when we crush the middle class for 40 years and push people into a corner with nothing to lose. Hopefully we learn from this experience on how to better manage employer and employee relations. In Germany and France, they are more skilled at this, and all employees get minimum 4 weeks off often extending to 5 or 6, wages they can live on, affordable housing, and the ability to afford a family. In return they are asked to be productive, and deliver. They are often just productive as Americans, but without the brutal chronic burnout from being miserable about life or having to work multiple jobs. I think we can learn to listen to each other, and respect each other. We can abandon the American model, it led to Trump. Lets go with the European model and be productive and satisfied in life. Just my thoughts.

[@TheTfrie]

there should be a class action suit against them to recover lost revenues, trips that may not be refunded, etc. Absolute garbage that they took this long to step in. This will be the downfall of the postal service. What did they think would happen?

[@JamesSmithTexas]

And the money should come out of these striking workers pockets.

[@John....luvoldcars]

ESSENTIAL SERVICE DESIGNATION ..............fixed............

[@carlakenyon6073]

@@JamesSmithTexasno it shouldn’t…..fighting for fair wages isn’t a crime

[@vidamm8951]

Finally to many Canadians who need work would have gladly replaced them.

[@frankinhonda]

Lots of jobs will kow be avaliable for them. Unfortunately those jobs will be low pay temporary positions with no benefits. Question is will you or anyone you know actually be interested in filling those kinda jobs???

[@OFWGKTAKarma]

@@frankinhondaYes, Indonesia and Indiana lol

[@sndragracingfilms1685]

Easy for you to say that, though, isn't it?

[@abcdedfg8340]

I have no opinion specifically on the CP issue. But we just saw what happens when we crush the middle class for 40 years and push people into a corner with nothing to lose. Hopefully we learn from this experience on how to better manage employer and employee relations. In Germany and France, they are more skilled at this, and all employees get minimum 4 weeks off often extending to 5 or 6, wages they can live on, affordable housing, and the ability to afford a family. In return they are asked to be productive, and deliver. They are often just productive as Americans, but without the brutal chronic burnout from being miserable about life or having to work multiple jobs. I think we can learn to listen to each other, and respect each other. We can abandon the American model, it led to Trump. Lets go with the European model and be productive and satisfied in life. Just my thoughts.

[@carlakenyon6073]

@@OFWGKTAKarmayour comment borders on racist but most definitely an ignorant comment

[@sp1pilot]

Remember that the NDP supported the Liberals 110%.

[@michael-xq2qq]

And ......

[@juicewilliss]

Buddy, the same thing happened under Harper's conservative government.....🤡

[@sp1pilot]

@juicewilliss I don't recall the conservatives ever declaring they would never get in the way of the collective bargaining process. The NDP made that commitment many times... and yet prop up the very party that intervenes. If you can't see that correlation...

[@rickvervoort9536]

@@juicewilliss The difference is Jagmeet Singh "supports" the labor force, unless of course it's politically beneficial to his partner in government.

[@pamelasmith1217]

There is no NDP party only a Liberal one which has passed its expiry date!

[@frankinhonda]

This commissioner better have the authority to force the ceo and management at cp to all take pay cuts. Their wages are the ones that are completely outrageous. And all bonuses for ceo and management need to be performance based not simply handed out regardless of losses to the company

[@supercloudreed]

When it do get to this point the commissioner will do it and have them pay for the lost. But it this time of year it happening, when it not this closet to Christmas it over in 2 week or let

[@carlakenyon6073]

@@supercloudreedis that in the play book rules? 😂😂😂😂

[@ryangann799]

100% Canadians are rightfully fed up!!

[@greg6500]

Then be mad at Canada post for refusing to pay these people properly. Have some god damned solidarity.

[@Zeno7741]

As a FedEx worker THANK YOU!!! 😂

[@supercloudreed]

Where I live Canada Post is the only way for the government type helpers can get things to people in small town (Plaster Rock NB) to get money for Social Welfare

[@WorldGoneKrazy]

Didn't Jagmeathead say he'd vote no confidence if they forced them back to work? He'll Weasel his way out of it again I'm sure. 😂

[@Smalltown-15]

I was thinking the same thing. I can’t wait to see what he does.

[@larrywright907]

@@Smalltown-15 there is copious amounts of smoke coming out of the NDP mind meld hut at this moment coming up with a word salad to walk this through! may have to call fire dept to put it out? lol.

[@trevorboyce6078]

Jagmeat is in it for himself how he became the leader of the NDP is beyond me , I’m a union worker and raised in an NDP voting household , but I will never vote federal NDP , Jagmeat Trudeau has screwed us

[@John....luvoldcars]

The new deal is already done ...😮....

[@BluejaysNguyen-r7s]

@worldgonecrazy..jagsmeath won't vote no confidence because it hurts his pension. He needs 7 full years for him to retire happily and who care about the rest of Canadian.

[@beatsbybigjoe6222]

Singh must be punching air right now. 😂..."Again?!?! I said i wouldnt support back to work legislation even if it came with a non confidence vote" While i agree they need to get back to work this is hilarious politically.

[@kevinbarrow3280]

Where’s Jagmeet. Forcing the workers back! Where is the spineless fool?

[@raynwolfsbane2084]

Sorry was PP doing anything to get the union what they wanted?

[@zserbs2326]

@@raynwolfsbane2084PP isn’t the one going to yap at picket lines and propping this gov up.

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

@@raynwolfsbane2084 PP wisely stayed out of it. If he suggested back to work legislation, then he would have been labeled "Anti Union".

[@larrywright907]

hiding in the NDP underground bunker, trying to come up with word salad to explain hos position? in other words hiding out!!! lol

[@caniquecanada8375]

​@@raynwolfsbane2084deflection 😂

[@toybarons]

IT'S ABOUT TIME! The Feds should make Canada Post an essential service so they can't strike. Period.

[@martinarden9705]

Not a good move. Arbitrators tend to favour unions who work in essential services because they lost their right to strike. Canada Post also isn't an essential service. There are multiple shipping organizations now. We just need to get to the point where they can deliver to all areas of Canada.

[@RG-od1ms]

How is Canada post not an essential service when many communities including indigenous rely on the service? Not to mention all the government services intertwined with Canada post such as the passport office as an example? Dork ​@@martinarden9705

[@Futurebound_jpg]

Agreed they should not have the right to strike because otherwise they are violating other Canadians basic rights. If you striking involves having to steal from millions of people, then you shouldn’t be allowed to strike.

[@alwhitney-muskoka]

@@martinarden9705 WRONG! Canada Post IS an essential service for many Canadians. Many with CP as there ONLY option.

[@Jean-SébastienChouinard]

so they should get minimum wage cause that what would happen if essential workers cant strike we need more union not less union are the only reason not educated workers can get a somme what living wage. post canada is making union look bad cause its benefit them.

[@jasonjase8661]

The negotiations should go on. YET, it is a criminal offence to withhold mail. Canada post must be charged Under section 48 of the Canada Post Act. Every piece of mail is owned by a third party. It is not owned by Canada post or the governmental body which it is in a labour dispute with.

[@paddyanne2024]

Good point!

[@martinarden9705]

Canada Post needs to compensate everyone whose property was essentially stolen by the CUPW and take the fines out of whatever settlement the union negotiates. If they strike, they can pay the damages.

[@yanxun1306]

Not canada post … cupw executive union members should be CHARGED. Dont blame “canada post”

[@frankinhonda]

😅

[@Jean-SébastienChouinard]

@@martinarden9705 cupw is only working to get living wage for its workers it post canada that is screwing canadian.

[@TBA-zv9qt]

FJT! They should have done this on day one

[@krystalarmstrong3181]

I still can't believe it took so long for them to step in. Especially during the Christmas season. The only reason they (cp) did this during this time of year was because they thought they'd get something. All they got was hurting people during a very important time. Talk about being selfish💯💯💯

[@supercloudreed]

If I remember right, this mite be the first time they did it around this time of year. All other time was after or mid year

[@jordand1554]

The second this happened I knew it would play out exactly this way. Give them a month to “figure it out” so the government doesn’t look like they are anti-labour. Then force them back. Complete incompetence on all sides, if they did it right away small businesses wouldn’t have lost an estimated $1.6 billion (I’m part of that figure). What a waste, destroyed Christmas sales for absolutely nothing. Government that can’t govern…

[@carlakenyon6073]

@@jordand1554the CP employees had every right to fight for fair wages isn't

[@craig7350]

Its too late now for Christmas deliveries, I say let them stand out there until 2025.

[@shauncameron8390]

@@carlakenyon6073 They already have that. Their salaries are well above a lot of cities' averages.

[@jalalshaikh1372]

Canada government must take harsh punishment for those who are responsible for this total hardship for Canadian and Canadian businesses. Look for CEO's who are the root cause.

[@richardkeller4892]

If executives couldn’t get paid during a strike, it would never have started.

[@derek6044]

Awesome, now where is Jagmeet to call an election? More empty threats Jagmeet or will you actually stand up for Canadians this time??

[@CanadianSigma]

Where are those Indian guys that deleted that Indian official? Canada could use them for a couple days. Bring in that Luigi guy. Give him asylum.

[@John....luvoldcars]

He wants his pension .....he has high car payments ...no election....BUT...he ripped , ripped , ripped up the deal .....😮

[@renatavarga3862]

In my country, the Post is owned and managed by the government (like community hospitals, governmental offices, etc). Why not here, if that is an essential service provider?

[@Canadian_Goose007]

A very good idea, and something that I advocate for completely! It really shouldn't be run like a business, like they're doing right now.

[@KinoJones-t8s]

Apparently it’s not an essential service here

[@shauncameron8390]

Canada Post is state-owned.

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Doing something useful for a change. This disruption is proof that the current system is outdated and a new one is needed.

[@JGrant-m1c]

Yah taking ppls rights away

[@carlakenyon6073]

@@JGrant-m1ctheir human rights are just as important as yours

[@Truthseekers-ozx]

Crazy waste of effort.

[@wintoby]

About time!! Some companies refuse to pay into bank accounts abroad & insist check in mail only. This strike has put me into rent arrears, you should be ashamed!!

[@bobross6593]

ever heard of etransfers?

[@joelorincz7802]

I hate to break it to you but they just don't want to pay you.

[@carlakenyon6073]

@wintoby it’s a human right to strike for fair wages isn't

[@werunapologeticallyprolife2279]

There are folks in our rural communities who haven't received fresh food, medications and other essentials who are extactic at this news! The rest of us are just plain ol' happy 😊 Shame the government was forced to step in to make Canada Post workers do what's right.

[@DonTNguyen]

Blame Canada post for not changing their business model and adapting to the times.

[@northerngal]

They've been trying to change the business model. The problem is the current labour agreement ties their hands. They can't make the changes they need to compete. Maybe let CP fold and have another agency in place to take it's place.

[@violetgypsie]

Finally the libs do something useful.

[@Alphamale-y2h]

Thank you minster! As a worker I’m tired of going broke for all of this “bread full of nothing”. Another thing, the Minister just confirmed that we are an essential business, why does the government keep on leaving CP out of the government? Why are we not a full government company?

[@jensanges]

Industrial Inquiry must be aimed at the inconsistencies and unaccountabilities of the management and all areas right down to the immediate supervisors of the workers. I see money wasted in inefficiencies and duplications every day with no recourse to correct them. There must be a complete overhaul of all areas in order to promote good governance and management, good health and safety, and a path forward for Canadians to provide the services we all need. Oversight and transparency to the public are essential for fairness and and an investment in Canada’s future.

[@relaxingnature2617]

40 million people held hostage ..essential service purposly disabled ....the law needs to change

[@carlakenyon6073]

@relaxingnature2617 CO is not an essential service.

[@Reorks911]

Get back to work. Canadians are waiting.

[@wintoby]

Agree, if they don't like the job, nobody's forcing them to stay!

[@CanadianDreamer]

Canada Post, so bold and bright, Delivering letters, day and night. From coast to coast, through snow and rain, Connecting hearts, easing pain.

[@amandazorenson4643]

@@CanadianDreamer what was even that

[@CanadianDreamer]

@@amandazorenson4643 Guess I had to much Coffee?😄

[@amandazorenson4643]

@ fair

[@JanPatt327]

Yesterday Dec 12: "Ottawa says it Won't Intervene" Today Dec 13: "Federal Government Orders End to Canada Post Strike". 🤔

[@megana.6491]

A pox on both their houses, CUPW leaders and Canada Post upper management. The mail is an essential service and this strike has been cruel--cruel--to Canada Post customers. What did any small business, charitable organization or resident of a remote community do, exactly, to deserve this punishment? Even worse when union demands make it impossible for Canada Post to continue to exist at all. No jobs for postal workers and no national mail service. Great work, guys.

[@pamelasmith1217]

Should have been done weeks ago - it's about time. Now is the time to look for a permanent replacement.

[@jrmg5556]

So when we can expect Canada Post starts working again?

[@tall_dude1233]

As early as next week.

[@futurepath]

@@jrmg5556 mail will begin to "flow" again by Dec 27

[@BluejaysNguyen-r7s]

@jrmg5556. Next Monday.

[@Matt_Comeau]

Last time I checked keeping things that don’t belong to you is theft , hope a lawsuit is made on this premise.

[@DrManhaten94]

It’s sort of wild that these postal workers think they are above the public outcry for health care and additional federal advocacy! Read the room, the government doesn’t care about employee satisfaction, it’s all about profits.

[@shawnzalefski]

Lol.....go away

[@patalberta5493]

What happened to your current "expert" negotiator? Now, you'll have another "expert" negotiator in May?

[@DevanDavidson-e4q]

About time get back to work Canada Post this is crazy you should be ashamed stop being greedy and deliver people mail already this is wrong we need our mail why do this so close to Christmas this needs to stop!

[@brenthoffman3832]

I totally agree with the government’s movement on this issue. Enough is enough and we have enough of this kinda crap. They seem to pick Christmas time quite often to hold there strikes. Canadian postal workers have cost our country damages that may take years to undo. So shame on Canada post and good for our government to finally stand up for Canadians. Unions have their place, but their greed and their policies take over. I am a disabled person who has to live frugally everyday just to survive. So enough of the poor me attitude from Canada post.

[@pawsforblessings127]

Fully agreed 💯

[@jmc8076]

Was this mostly theatre? Layoffs were going to be so striking staff collect EI at almost full pay? Most jobs will be lost to tech going fwd. Transition to smaller non profit govt service for rural/ smaller areas.

[@avl3487]

FINALLY!!!! Thank you Labour Minister - Canadians

[@bardamu9662]

Way too late.

[@avl3487]

@bardamu9662 better than if they wait for more weeks.

[@bardamu9662]

@@avl3487 1 month was way too long ... there was a stalemate since almost 2 weeks ... postal service is mission-critical for small businesses and therefore thy should have get involved closely earlier ... It is a complete disaster ... Officials just care for their political career and related perks nothing else!

[@stevelewis7015]

This is awesome. Most of Canada is English speaking, and they start speaking in French. He's right. We're fed up with the liberal party and its leader. We need an election NOW! Where's Singh now. You're supposed to be a labor guy. Call an election NOW!!!

[@georgiakokkolaki4565]

Yes mail starts early next week finally

[@patalberta5493]

Yayy more coupons

[@TylerTheBuilder]

Yes my MTG deck

[@violetgypsie]

@@patalberta5493coupons, flyers and other ad mail boosts CP profits and makes it possible for the rest of the mail and parcel service to continue.

[@walrussnow309]

ngl i dont have the time to watch this entire thing, but did he say that? is that fr?

[@marka5869]

This is Canada, where everything is slow/inefficient

[@CadillacCherryBlack]

Slow walking Government ... these new directives should have been done from the beginning ...

[@raypara4036]

This should have been done 3 weeks ago.. but hay! Better late than never

Arbitration, I can accept even if I do not like it. What a sad day when a Corporation cannot sit and bargain honestly.

[@fightingwarrior5893]

Thank you sir!👏

[@alexe.8224]

Canada Post lost many Canadian supports. I will never drop another package with them..

[@supercloudreed]

Hope you can find someone that is cheaper then Canada Post and can pick up plus drop off near you. Where I live Canada Post is the only way unless I get a ride to the other of NB to just send something. Drop off to me is iffy do to some of the other have drivers that just go up to the door or end of driveway, and drop or toss the package for others to see and take

[@kylejackson7119]

Striking this time of year was absolutely the worst move they ever could have made, I swear people are becoming more brain dead by the day and are running on pure emotions and not with their minds

[@jebediahbrownmit2684]

It's unfortunate the government didn't let this play out. At some point, 55,000 people who hadn't received a paycheque in a very long time would likely have come to realize that a 3%/yr avg wage increase + a fully -indexed defined benefit pension plan + lucrative health/dental benefits + bankable paid sick days + complete job security after 5 yrs of service was actually a very, very fair offer in the first place. Perhaps this would have made those employees who still have jobs (and there will be a lot fewer of them) when the next agreement expires less likely to go on strike to demand annual wages increases 2-3 times higher than the rate of inflation. On the upside, by deferring this until May, people will have time to prepare and to make sure they avoid using Canada Post lest their packages in transit be held hostage again by the union. It will be very eye-opening to see just how much demand for CP services plummets once the backlog has been cleared. This will give a clear advantage/mandate to CP to hold firm on their offer, and if CUPW is smart they will take the offer and run. My money is on them doing the opposite though.

[@MasterChief0x72]

Looking at how the government dealt with backlogs after covid, it would be safe to assume that the backlog won't be cleared by May.

[@avl3487]

such insensitive comment, you think this is okay for most of Canadians? duh! did you even think about the small businesses who continually lose their profit/monies? how about those Canadians who expect to receive their important documents thru Canada Post because these people who you support keep the mail hostaged? How about the vital rural areas who rely on Canada Post? You're just like these people who only cares about what they can get from this strike and care less about the whole country! shameful!

[@jebediahbrownmit2684]

@@avl3487 I think all but around 55,000 Canadians have little to no sympathy for people who would choose to go on strike and hold people's packages hostage right before Christmas in a futile attempt to pressure Canada Post into giving them an absurdly generous compensation package that it simply cannot afford. I am one of the people whose packages are being held hostage by the workers who walked out rather than deliver the packages in their care, so I know very well what it feels like. It sucks and it is unfair. But this needs to get sorted out and all today's announcement did was punt the problem down the road 5 months. Don't be at all surprised if a strike happens again then.

[@avl3487]

@jebediahbrownmit2684 i think were on the same page. I just didn't understand well your first comment. 😕 yeah after 5 months atleast Canadians will be more prepared for the strike. I just felt the timing isn't really nice with those 55k workers. Actually not all, some workers are against this timing as its holiday season. But hopefully next year they will reach an agreement.

[@lynnmacleod5005]

Can we please hear what jagmeet has to say about this. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jamiegofree]

The government now dictates when you will work and for how much. Strikes are just show theatre before government selected arbitrators are appointed. Meanwhile, private secctor strikes are rare and short. It's different when your employer is also your lawmaker. Conflict of interest, because their only interest is keeping working folks down. Rest assured, Canada Post executives will still get their bonuses this year.

[@martinarden9705]

Then don't work for the government if you don't like it.

[@Jamiegofree]

@martinarden9705 so, let the government do as it pleases, unchecked?

[@martinarden9705]

@@Jamiegofree : that's a non-sequitur.

[@TrustynHERO]

How about try asking “with workers being asked to resume their work while the ongoing investigation and solution seeking continues, will there be any compensation and or thought put into the future negotiations about all the extra hard work being asked of them to rush through the over 1 million parcels that Canadians are hoping to get before Christmas? Cause it’s one thing to go back to work feeling victorious versus feeling defeated and now being asked to resume work at double the effort on the same parameter that made them go on strike in the first place.”

[@bobross6593]

and that is 1 million delivered each day

[@beefwellington570]

Play stupid games win stupid prizes.

[@jordand1554]

When you gamble at the casino and lose you accept the consequences. They gambled… they lost, and harmed large subsections of CDN society (vulnerable parts especially) … worlds smallest violin playing…

[@JL-vo9oi]

These same unions could not protect workers during covid.

[@madelenewhite1576]

Government should have stepped in sooner but I'm glad our slack government is on track, yay

[@supercloudreed]

I know places like New Brunswick use Canada Post to run it Liberals to move and get new books and other stuff

[@joedeschamps8732]

CP is toast. The insurmountable revenue loss next year will be for the Guinness books. Who in their right mind would want to do business with them after all this?

[@SeamusMcFitz-jz9if]

A "Fair wage" for a highschool diploma, and low skilled junk mail delivery is about $15/hr. Make better choices in life.

[@bobross6593]

apply if you think you could do the job. only 10% of new hires stay

[@SeamusMcFitz-jz9if]

@bobross6593 I can do your job but you could never do mine. My last journal article was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. I save cancer patients for a living. During my summers in university I worked in construction paving and as a garbage man. You think delivering junk mail is hard? You are delirious. Wow, just wow.

[@mirandapowell1861]

On canada post reddit- they make $22-30/ hr to deliver mail and tickets that say "attempted delivery " They have every holiday off and pension and benefits- a lot more than most working jobs that require just a high school diploma. They complain they walk sooo much bet everything is community mailboxes and they drive box to box...

[@Canadian_Goose007]

​@@SeamusMcFitz-jz9ifFirst off, I wanted to say that I congratulate you on the job you do as it's important work, and I'm sure it pays very well, and deservingly so. However, I don't see how that gives you the right to lecture this man about his own job and his right to strike. Sure, employees of Canada Post make $23.75/hr, but that is not a living wage now-a-days at all. Nobody should be forced to work two jobs or over 40hrs/week just to survive, and I believe companies and oublic services alike auch as Canada Post have a responsibility to see that through. If they're running a deficit, like Canada Post is then that is the conpany's problem and management needs to step up and figure out how to correct the deficit without robbing workers of their fair share. Anyways, that's my two cents on things.

[@SeamusMcFitz-jz9if]

@Canadian_Goose007 stop lying. That's their choice not to get an education and skills required in our economy. Not my problem. They failed at life. Make better choices in life.

[@relaxingnature2617]

Its a federal essential service ....strikes should be prohibited ..hire new people

[@supercloudreed]

This was a strike where they take turns and mail just come 1-3 days late. Not full on stop.

[@TrustynHERO]

Gotta love it when reporters ask the same questions several times in slightly different ways for him to have to repeat the same answers🤦‍♂️

[@bardamu9662]

The federal government should have stepped in right away two weeks after the beginning of the strike instead of waiting this long that put small businesses in a more serious financial turmoil.

[@abcdedfg8340]

They had support I heard, but the timing sucked, but I dont want to state my opinion on sending the matter to the board. I hope that the government puts the management under scrutiny and ensures a fair and balanced decision so they can have a properly rested and productive workforce and proper management so the company can do better. We do not want these problems to keep happening, so we just have to learn to listen and adapt. We also have to stop gutting our middle class and destroying productivity by not paying people enough to live on one job and by not giving them enough time off to have things to look forward too. How are people supposed to want to be productive if they cannot have time to enjoy life, have a family, or own a reasonable place for themselves? I myself have no opinion on the strike, but I hope we do not continue gutting our middle class. Just my thoughts.

[@Canadian_Goose007]

100% agreed, and the first optimistic opinion I've seen in this comments section which isn't just blind rage directed towards the union and the workers.

[@abcdedfg8340]

@@Canadian_Goose007 I think many Canadians are suffering economic hardship from 40 years of stagnant wages and actions that have hurt the middle class greatly. I can understand why they would be angry at workers who have actual protections, because they think they cannot do the same. Well its a democracy, they can do the same, but should try to be reasonable, and make sure critical employer and employee needs are met. We are all in the same boat, and a little respect for others goes a long way. I think we can fix our society and economy. The fact the government is trying to learn how to better handle these negotiations is a good sign. Just my thoughts.

[@KinoJones-t8s]

So why exactly is Canada post not an essential service?

[@scentgrasslakerailway]

Thank goodness!

[@patalberta5493]

"Trudeau, Liberals are too beholden to corporate interest." "I will be clear again, we have absolutely ripped up the agreement with Justin Trudeau." It is a crown corporation though.

[@DougVades]

Lock them out… so simple. Call in scab labour. Come May, they will be begging to come back for less.

[@pranteranaud3617]

How much should a delivery person make anyway for a low-level non skilled job? It's only well paid because it's a government corporation to begin with that takes massive losses every year. If they want more money they better upgrade their skills and resume like the rest of us losers.

[@martinarden9705]

There's no such thing as a scab. There are only workers and whiners. The whiners use "scab" to denigrate those willing to do jobs.

[@user-ky8je2qj3z]

I mean, are your sensitive documents not worth paying more than unskilled laborers?-- just watch identity fraud skyrocket when you let the randos be mail carriers. Shortsighted thinking seems rampant these days..

[@bryceross92]

BACK TO WORK on y va

[@jq4136]

They stole christmas , no presents or cash this year .

[@TylerTheBuilder]

You mean my stuff is not coming until new year

[@James-f7q3d]

Load up fedex,DHL, UPS stock

[@trivialgravitas9581]

Stay on strike we don't need you.

[@wanderingfido]

I suspect that was the real issue. They were finding out people didn't care. He said the negotiations were "going in the wrong direction".

[@Heather.-1991]

Is Jagmeet Sighn fighting for postal workers rights ?

[@amandazorenson4643]

All that time striking and going broke for what lol just to piss everyone off

[@wintoby]

Karma.

[@amandazorenson4643]

@ ya Merry Christmas to them lol

[@aquavit]

Canada Post and physical mail should not exist by natural law.

[@greg6500]

So, do workers have the right to strike or not? You can just ignore their demands and order them back to work whenever its convenient?

[@DoctorPepper0]

Will never trust Canada post ever again.

[@oldman222]

its really hard to listen when you understand both languages

[@craig7350]

Let them stand out there over Christmas. They've already disrupted a lot of other peoples plans.

[@vancguy9204]

Bit late.

[@concernednewfie]

Anyone ordering now will not receive their package for Christmas anyways. Imagine the percentage lost as they start going through backlog.

[@spiritualgangster8386]

From now on I will try to never use Post Canada

[@horsehaircreationsbykaren]

It wasn't a disruption to business, it was a loss of revenue, big loss! This should have been done from the day the mediator said the sides were too far apart. Unions want better benefits, wages, etc, Management wants to operate and make profits, you sir sat on your hands and acted much too late, you are to blame, period!

[@bobross6593]

ah but they do make a profit... every year. they just hide it. can you spend more than you make and call it a loss? 750 million on a new sortation plant, 350 million on new electric vehicles and so many millions in management bonuses!! Can't call that a loss!!!

[@westcoastwoodsman2289]

Sup Jagmeat? Are you going to let Trudump bully the working class like this again? Or are you going to stand in front of a podium and speak a bunch of empty words? I think we all know which one it will be.

[@laurieletkeman2691]

Good news. It's high time to end strike!!

[@MarkMatthiewstidalbore-ok8dt]

What’s the date by which the industrial body will confirm an agreement isn’t possible now-and then we’ll know by when service will resume-?

[@chrishanzek8930]

TBD

[@stevelewis7015]

Can't afford to donate to any charity's in canada. Out of money, due to carbon taxes and the current government, this includes the NDP

[@user-ne3dv7rl3p]

They took too long

[@CanadianImperialist]

Epic fail

[@seyedshir183]

This is one thing Canada is doing right

[@avl3487]

exactly!

[@AydinAhmet-i9v]

Trump is expected to mention Qarden Token this week and the ICO is already almost sold out