Canada Post mail trucks are seen parked in their distribution centre in Montreal, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.Photo by Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press

Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

In a notice to members posted Monday, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers called the layoffs a 'scare tactic' and said it's looking into the situation.

by · National Post

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying striking employees off as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark.

In a notice to members posted Monday, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers called the layoffs a “scare tactic” and said it’s looking into the situation.

Canada Post spokeswoman Lisa Liu confirmed the layoffs, saying they are temporary.

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