Lakeland impacted as Canada Post workers go on strike

Right before perhaps the busiest time of the year, Canada Post workers went on strike on Friday after a notice earlier in the week.

Mail and parcels will not be shipped, the federal agency said on Friday, forcing consumers to seek alternative shipping options during this negotiation. Some post offices across Canada will be closed.

Estimates show that approximately 55,000 workers are on strike, said the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, and dovetails with recent stoppages at Canadian ports.

Workers have been pushing for better wages, improved safety conditions, amongst other items.

Previous strikes in 2011 and 2018 saw back-to-work legislation forced by authorities.

The Town of Bonnyville said this may cause disruptions to Town services.

Message City of Cold Lake.

The City of Cold Lake is navigating the current labour disruption from Canada Post. In order to help businesses and residents receive any payments from the City in a timely manner, the City is recommending any businesses or individuals expecting a cheque to contact City Hall to see if the cheque is ready, followed by making arrangements to pick it up. Individuals or businesses picking up cheques will require to show government-issued ID when picking up. To see if your cheque is ready, please call City Hall at 780-594-4494 or email finance@coldlake.com.

The City of Cold Lake appreciates everyone’s cooperation to accommodate receipt of their cheques until the labour dispute is resolved.

Other mailings, such as Utility Bills, will be placed in the mail as normal. Should any residents require assistance with their Utility accounts during this time, they can call City Hall at 780-594-4494 or email utilities@coldlake.com. Registering for e-billing is also an alternative to waiting on paper bills to be mailed. More information on e-billing and signing up for pre-authorized payments can be found at www.coldlake.com/utilities