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

Postal Workers’ Strike Signals Strong Message

The shift from daily job actions to rotating strikes has not weakened the message from Peace region postal workers, according to the union’s local president.

Union Perspective on the Strike

Babe Seguin, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738, told Energeticcity.ca that postal workers in the region had been on daily strikes since September to raise awareness about potential rural post office closures. The strike strategy has now moved to rotating strikes.

At-Risk Post Offices

These offices were previously protected by a moratorium that could be lifted as part of proposed mail service cutbacks.

Canada Post’s Response

Canada Post’s media department stated that Lightbound has been given 45 days to develop a plan to implement federal government measures introduced in early September. This plan focuses on:

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.”

Author’s Summary

The rotating strikes by postal workers highlight strong opposition to rural office closures, while Canada Post works on a detailed plan to balance service and public impact.

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

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