While Canada Post complains of its dire financial condition, its subsidiary Purolator found the means to purchase Livingston International, Canada’s “largest customs brokerage firm,” for an undisclosed sum.

Cuts won’t help solve Canada Post’s financial problems. According to a recent report from the Universal Postal Union, aggressive cost-cutting measures like closing post offices “backfire economically.” In fact, “closing post offices to cut costs actually worsens” operators’ financial performance.

How can you show support?

1. Join a Picket!

CUPW Pickets

• Delton Depot, 12725 82nd St, 6 am – 6 pm, M-F
• Edmonton Mail Processing Plant, 12135 149 St, 24/7
• South Corporate Retail Outlet, 7506 Gateway Blvd,  6 am – 6 pm, M-F.
• Sherwood Park Depot, 26 Cranford Way, 9 am – 3 pm, M-F. 

2. Reach out to your MP

“Hands Off My Postal Office” Campaign. Go to the CUPW website for more information

Do you want more information on why the Canadian Postal Workers are on Strike? Go to the CUPW website and click on “Did You Know?”.