05-19-2011, 11:25 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Calgary AB
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Canada Post Strike
I got word at my work that the folks at Canada Post are going on strike, my workplace wants our paperwork out today by 2:30pm. I don't see any articles out on it yet so I can't obviously confirm via media. 95% in favour apparently.
EDIT - as one of the posters mentioned, I also believe it is 48 hours notice. I didn't get anything official for an announcement date, it is likely my workplace in a panic wanting us to get paperwork out but they seem to have caught wind of something from somebody over at Canada Post.
Last edited by Finny61; 05-19-2011 at 01:22 PM.
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05-19-2011, 11:27 AM
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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I think it is absolutely absurd that civic employees can strike...particularly a group that can cripple the nation in the short term.
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05-19-2011, 11:28 AM
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#3
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by transplant99
I think it is absolutely absurd that civic employees can strike...particularly a group that can cripple the nation in the short term.
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Agreed totally. Nowadays though all they do is deliver junk mail and bills so lock em out and deliver bills via email i say.
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05-19-2011, 11:28 AM
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#4
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Franchise Player
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I'm surprised they waited so long to do it to be honest. Supposedly they had the vote a few months ago according to someone in management from Canada Post.
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05-19-2011, 11:29 AM
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#5
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Lifetime Suspension
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But who's going to bring me unsolicited crap to shred now?
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05-19-2011, 11:32 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Calgary
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huh, with how quick and efficient they are right now I doubt I will notice a difference.
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05-19-2011, 11:34 AM
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#7
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Franchise Player
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And FWIW, this would only affect deliveries to actual mail boxes, not superboxes...those are contracted out and would be unaffected.
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05-19-2011, 11:41 AM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jar_e
And FWIW, this would only affect deliveries to actual mail boxes, not superboxes...those are contracted out and would be unaffected.
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Except Canada post does a #### ton of delivering between the depots for mail and parcels to be sorted.
This will effect everyone. Maybe some more than others though.
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05-19-2011, 11:44 AM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Except Canada post does a #### ton of delivering between the depots for mail and parcels to be sorted.
This will effect everyone. Maybe some more than others though.
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Yeah I'm not gonna pretend to know who would all be affected...it was more just a conversation I had a few months ago with the guy. He explained in the warehouse that about half the staff would be on strike and such...which doesn't make any sense to me but c'est la vie. Gonna be ####ty either way.
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05-19-2011, 11:45 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Cowtown
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Am I supposed to feel bad for them? I know someone who works for Canada Post. He works 4 hours a day 5 days a week and makes $50,000+ a year. You know what you signed up for when you got the job, if you don't like it find another one.
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05-19-2011, 11:46 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary
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So that email I got from my bank saying that I should click on the link to setup my online payment stuff because there is a mail strike was not a spammer?
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05-19-2011, 11:49 AM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Canada post are the most over paid pieces of garbage alive.
Worst. Union. Ever.
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05-19-2011, 11:51 AM
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Franchise Player
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From what I've read, the strike would not go into effect until May 25th??
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05-19-2011, 11:52 AM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Worst. Union. Ever.
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I'm confused... There's a good Union out there?
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05-19-2011, 11:56 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Calgary AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flabbibulin
From what I've read, the strike would not go into effect until May 25th??
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Yes, they have until Tuesday at midnight but we have been told to get our mail out today because anything tomorrow or on the weekend will get stuck in processing because of the Monday holiday.
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05-19-2011, 11:59 AM
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#16
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Franchise Player
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I believe they have to serve notice if they want to strike, I believe it is something like 48 hours notice.
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05-19-2011, 12:00 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2006
Location: @HOOT250
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How am I going to receive all my items from eBay and Amazon now? Don't make me ship UPS with their $35 duty fee.
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Not at all, as I've said, I would rather start with LA over any of the other WC playoff teams. Bunch of underachievers who look good on paper but don't even deserve to be in the playoffs.
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05-19-2011, 12:01 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2006
Location: @HOOT250
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Originally Posted by henriksedin33
Not at all, as I've said, I would rather start with LA over any of the other WC playoff teams. Bunch of underachievers who look good on paper but don't even deserve to be in the playoffs.
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05-19-2011, 12:02 PM
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My face is a bum!
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If I was the evil union master I would totally strike right before Christmas. All of your workers get to miss the busiest season and the coldest season and sit back and watch the Holiday Fireplace channel at home, while a pile of Christmas cards and presents rapidly fills the warehouse and Christmas is ruined for all.
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05-19-2011, 12:05 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hulkrogan
If I was the evil union master I would totally strike right before Christmas. All of your workers get to miss the busiest season and the coldest season and sit back and watch the Holiday Fireplace channel at home, while a pile of Christmas cards and presents rapidly fills the warehouse and Christmas is ruined for all.
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That could work both ways though. It could potentially be a PR nightmare for the union. I mean, lets face it. People only care if things directly affect them. Not getting presents and cards to their destination is going to piss off a lot of people.
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