Listen Live

Rotating strikes hit Vancouver Island

Postal workers are off the job today (Wed) in a number of Vancouver Island locations.

Those include Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Courtenay and Campbell River locals.

Canada Post employees began rotating strikes just over a week ago to drive home the message about the lack of a new contract.

They’ve been bargaining for almost a year now.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers National President says Canada Post refuses to address the urgent health and safety issues that have left postal workers the most injured group of workers in the federal sector.

And, he says, the wage increases being offered are well-below the expected inflation rate.

Continue Reading

cfcp Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Contactless payments coming soon to BC Transit riders

Bus riders may soon have an easier way to pay for their fare, as BC Transit prepares to roll out contactless debit and credit card payments across its network through the Umo fare system.

Comox hosting virtual open house on urban forest management

The Town of Comox is inviting residents to take part in a virtual open house Thursday, Oct. 16, as work continues on its Urban Forest Management Strategy.

HAIR AND NOW – OCTOBER 10, 2025

Hair And Now with Host Kent Schumaker. October 10, 2025 episode.

HAIR AND NOW – OCTOBER 3 2025

Hair And Now October 3, 2025 episode with Kent Schumaker

Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11

Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.
- Advertisement -