Media Advisory

December 13, 2004

Canada Post strike hits Ottawa

Ottawa – The strike at Canada Post hits Ottawa today, December 13, as 200 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) are on the picket line at the Canada Post “C” building on Brookfield Road in Ottawa.   This rotating strike is part of a plan of action that will impact all points of service at Canada Post.

Last Thursday, pickets were up in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and Fredericton, New-Brunswick, while picketers were out in Edmonton on December 10.

While workers in Ottawa are on strike today, talks are on going with Canada Post. The outstanding issues include health benefits, severance pay, various leaves, job security, staffing of positions and salaries.  

In November, the 2500 PSAC members at Canada Post voted 73% in favour of strike action. Negotiations with Canada Post started last July.

The PSAC members at Canada Post provide customer service and perform administrative, financial, technical and professional duties. Two thirds of the workers are women.

Details  

What:          Rotating strike at Canada Post  

When:         Monday, December 13, 2004  

Where:        Canada Post Building “C”

                     855 Brookfield Rd., Ottawa (corner of Riverside Dr.)

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For information:

Pierre Lebel, PSAC Communications - (613) 560-5482 or 293-4663

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