News / Courier customers hit by knock-on effect of Canada Post strike

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The strike that has paralysed Canada Post is spilling into commercial courier traffic, as express carriers struggle with elevated volumes and impose restrictions on shipments.

Over 55,000 Canada Post employees have been on strike since 15 November, in a dispute over wages and weekend deliveries. The union has argued that wages have fallen short of inflation and accused management of wanting to hire part-time workers at a lower rate for weekend deliveries, potentially cutting into the job security of existing employees ...