Canadian Postal Strike

Discussion in 'Whatever' started by Lixx, Jun 23, 2011.

  1. Lixx

    Lixx Mr. Grumpy™

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2007
    Messages:
    8,211
    Location:
    Not here
    flickr:
    lixx
    Canadian Postal Strike
    So I've been following this since a week before the lock out (as many of us have packages coming from Canada) and I'm a bit confused about what is being done with the mail that was sent out before the lock out occurred? I send many records through vinyl sales to Canada and I now know the US is not accepting any mail going to Canada but was the outgoing mail a week prior to strike still sent through to the US or is everything still just sitting in a trucks/warehouses etc? I can find no information online about it.

    The strike sucks IMO. Judging from all the articles I've read, the postal workers there are well paid as is and the service they deliver is pretty horrible.
     
  2. Count

    Count Post Pimp

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2005
    Messages:
    2,974
    Canadian Postal Strike
    It was a rotating strike at first that was only hitting a city or 2 at a time, now, it's full bore and you can't ship in or out.

    I would think if something didn't make it out of the country it would be sitting in warehouses. We're supposed to have some HST vote by mail soon so there was talk of forcing them back to work by the end of the week even.

    They do get paid well and are lazy as shit from what I've seen heard. I was thinking about getting into the business myself... lol.
     
  3. Waiting...

    Waiting... Comment King

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2009
    Messages:
    1,337
    Location:
    Cleveland Ohio
    Name:
    Thomas
    Canadian Postal Strike
    I've always wanted to carry parcels but our post is on the decline, maybe I should go for a swim across lake erie and scab for awhile :razz:
     
  4. kist

    kist Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2007
    Messages:
    402
    Location:
    Montreal
    Canadian Postal Strike
    So True! And shipping prices are just ridiculously expensive.
    I'm still waiting for my Ollie to come but nothing, they better not lose the package if they don't want to burn!!! :evil:
     
  5. 2tftw

    2tftw Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    Messages:
    174
    Canadian Postal Strike
    WOW, Glassdoor reports the average is between 46 and 49 k .

    What more do they want?
     
  6. nefasth

    nefasth Mini Boss

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2008
    Messages:
    4,147
    Location:
    Morgoth
    flickr:
    nefasth
    Instagram:
    nefasth
    Canadian Postal Strike
    They were used to get laid on their runs.
     
  7. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2011
    Messages:
    11,771
    Canadian Postal Strike
    I have to say, I fully admit to not knowing any of the labour unions issues, and could be they have legitimate claims against CP (other that the usual beef that we allllll have with employers I mean...) But I will come out and say that, like similar strikes [and I am looking at YOU Air Canada] I can speak to the service I have received on endless occasions. And here it is: Canada Post is a complete rip-off for shipping rates compared to their delivery lines, and the service that they do off is poor at the good times and extremely horrendous at the worst.

    Don't get me wrong, no shipping organisation is going to be without flaws, and of course we are always going to remember the bad experiences over the good, but let me attest that those are ample. Large packages abandoned on doorsteps, completely smashed boxes, gouged import and 'inspection' fees, outright stolen goods :x (I even had stamps ripped off a parcel once), these are just a few. I wouldn't mind it all if I though in the end this strike was gonna benefit the consumer, but, in the end, it will likely be just like the airlines, more for them and even less for us; Mr. Garrison had it right.
     
  8. ---NT---

    ---NT--- Prototype

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2006
    Messages:
    6,256
    Location:
    PDX
    Canadian Postal Strike
    All I know is that USPS is terrific. Other than waiting in line at the post office. ;)
     
  9. jacksauce

    jacksauce Toy Prince

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2010
    Messages:
    203
    Location:
    Orlando, FL
    Canadian Postal Strike
    I have three packages being tied up by these people.

    Apparently, revenue has fallen due to reduced demand for first class mail. Wage cuts have been proposed, and are the cause of grievance.
     
  10. Winu

    Winu S7 Royalty

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2007
    Messages:
    3,674
    Location:
    San Diego, CA
    Name:
    Larry
    Canadian Postal Strike
    Yes this is horrible. I have a package of urgency I really have to send to Canada, and it looks like I might have to ship with a much more expensive private company like UPS or FedEx. :(
     
  11. Lixx

    Lixx Mr. Grumpy™

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2007
    Messages:
    8,211
    Location:
    Not here
    flickr:
    lixx
    Canadian Postal Strike
    At least Canada Post is updating for once:

    Please note that this is the most up-to-date information available in our system. Our telephone agents have access to the same information presented here.
    Track Status
    Product Type: USA Letterpost
    Updated Delivery : To be determined
    Delivery date changed : To be determined
    Date Time Location Description Retail Location Signatory Name
    2011/06/22 08:53 CANADA Labour disruption affecting this location; item delayed
    Track History
    Date Time Location Description Retail Location Signatory Name
    2011/06/22 08:53 CANADA Labour disruption affecting this location; item delayed
    2011/06/11 13:06 Order information received by Canada Post

    Usually you can check their website even after you receive to package and it will still say: "Order information received"
     
  12. petitetoilonrouge

    petitetoilonrouge S7 Royalty

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2009
    Messages:
    3,687
    Location:
    Where moose are lords.
    Name:
    Olivier
    Instagram:
    Petitetoilonrouge
    Canadian Postal Strike
    I've never had any issues with their service personally, only with their unreal pricing. How can it be cheaper to ship to the US than within Canada? Or to cross the border and ship to your neighbor?

    No offense but blue collar workers are generally grossly overpaid for the work they do. And unions are crap. Paid over 1000$ in dues last year. Got a mug made in China in return. Wanna bet they didn't check if Labor Laws were followed there?
     
  13. petitetoilonrouge

    petitetoilonrouge S7 Royalty

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2009
    Messages:
    3,687
    Location:
    Where moose are lords.
    Name:
    Olivier
    Instagram:
    Petitetoilonrouge
    Canadian Postal Strike
    Just so you know - the lock-out is over. Now send me my toys! :twisted:
     
  14. Lixx

    Lixx Mr. Grumpy™

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2007
    Messages:
    8,211
    Location:
    Not here
    flickr:
    lixx
    Canadian Postal Strike
    Ditto (but in reverse)! I'm sure Chris over at GT is happy now.

    Man I had a blast reading comments in all the news articles on the strike. People hate the posties in Canada! A few postal employees would try to retort but sounded like complete idiots. Sounds like most of the postal workers are borderline mental midgets.
     

Share This Page