Postal workers strike ensures ‘message was heard,’ Fort St. John union branch president says

Postal Workers Strike Sends Clear Message

The shift from daily job actions to rotating strikes has not weakened the message of postal workers in the Peace region, according to Babe Seguin, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738.

Seguin explained that since September, postal workers had been staging daily strikes to draw attention to potential closures of rural post offices. Recently, the workers transitioned to rotating strikes to sustain their cause while maintaining public service access.

Offices at Risk

Postal facilities in Altona, Buick, Cecil Lake, Charlie Lake, Clayhurst, Montney, Prespatou, Rose Prairie, and Tumbler Ridge, along with retail offices in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, are reportedly facing possible closure. These locations had been safeguarded under a moratorium, which might be lifted amid proposed reductions in Canada Post operations.

Response from Canada Post

Lightbound has granted the service 45 days to submit a comprehensive plan for implementing measures introduced by the federal government in early September.

The plan aims to prioritize essential services, ensure thoughtful change management, minimize disruption for the public, treat employees with respect, keep citizens informed, and adapt to the evolving needs of Canadians using postal services.

A statement from Canada Post said the "plan is being finalized and will be shared as directed with the government in advance of the deadline."

Summary

Postal workers in the Peace region continue to fight potential rural post office closures, while Canada Post works on a government-directed plan to adapt its services responsibly.

Author’s summary: Postal workers in northeastern B.C. maintain rotating strikes to oppose potential rural post office closures, urging for fair treatment and continued service access.

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The Hamilton Spectator The Hamilton Spectator — 2025-11-07

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