Media Advisory

December 14, 2004

Canada Post strike hits Halifax, St. John's, Scarborough and Vancouver  

Ottawa – About 300 PSAC members working at Canada Post are on strike in Halifax , St. John's , Scarborough and Vancouver today, as part of rotating strikes that hit day four for the members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC).

These strikes are part of a plan of action that will impact all points of service at Canada Post.

While they were out yesterday in Ottawa , members were on strike on December 10 in Edmonton and on December 9 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and Fredericton , New-Brunswick.

In November, the 2500 PSAC members at Canada Post voted 73% in favour of strike action. Negotiations with Canada Post started last July. The outstanding issues include health benefits, severance pay, various leaves, job security, staffing of positions and salaries.  

The PSAC members at Canada Post provide customer service and perform administrative, financial, technical and professional duties.

Details

What:            Rotating strikes at Canada Post

When:          Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Where:         6175 Almon Street , Halifax

98 Kenmount Road , St. John's

York Distribution Center , 1860 Midland , Scarborough

349 West Georgia Street , Vancouver

2551 No. 6 Road, Richmond  

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For information:      

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

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