Canada Post shuts down operations

Rotating strikes across the country by postal workers has forced Canada Post to shut down operations nationwide June 14.
Because of a decrease in mail volumes and revenue, along with the inability to deliver mail in a timely manner, Canada Post said it had no choice but to make the decision.
“We believe that a lockout is the best way to bring a timely resolution to this impasse and force the union to seriously consider proposals that address declining mail volumes and the $3.2-billion pension deficit,” Canada Post said in a June 14 statement.
Canada Post said its losses are approaching $100 million since the strikes began.
However, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said the lockout of employees is irresponsible on the part of Canada Post management.
“Their constant “No” at the bargaining table is costing them dearly. If they want to stop losing money, they need to negotiate instead of attacking their workers,” the union said in a statement on their website.
There is now a significant amount of mail in the system that will not be delivered. There won't be anyone filling mailboxes with letters, bills, junk mail, or parcels.
Canada Post said it hoped to reach an agreement without trouble in postal services.