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CUPW Shifts to Rotating Strikes Starting Saturday at 6 A.M. Local Time

The union seeks leverage after the minister signaled the postal overhaul will proceed.

Overview

  • Rotating actions will replace the nationwide walkout and are intended to restart mail and parcel movement.
  • The schedule begins Oct. 11 at 6 a.m. local time, with locals to be notified shortly before their turn.
  • CUPW announced the change in a late-Thursday release, with president Jan Simpson saying workers prefer new agreements over strikes.
  • The shift follows a meeting with Joël Lightbound, who, according to the union, said the mandate changes would stand.
  • The government-directed overhaul cited by CUPW includes expanding community mailboxes and closing some rural post offices.