Media Advisory

December 16, 2004

Canada Post strike hits Quebec City, Kitchener, Windsor, Hamilton and London

Ottawa – Hundreds of PSAC members working at Canada Post are on strike in Quebec City , Kitchener , Windsor , Hamilton and London today, as part of rotating strikes that hit day six for the members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC).  

These strikes, which began on December 9, are part of a plan of action that is having an impact on all points of service at Canada Post.  

So far, rotating strikes have targeted Canada Post operations in Winnipeg , Fredericton , Vancouver , Scarborough , Halifax , St. John's , Edmonton and Antigonish.  

In November, the 2,500 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 wages.    

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:          Thursday, December 16, 2004  

Where:

300 Saint-Paul Street , Quebec City

475 de l'Atrium Street, Quebec City (district of Charlesbourg)

79 Trillium Drive , Kitchener

393 Millen Road , Stoney Creek ( Hamilton )

Walker Road , Windsor

955 Highbury Avenue , London

For information:      

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

116-161204