Do you miss the mail?
Federal government could introduce back-to-work legislation tomorrow
Tamara Slobogean Jun 22, 2011 07:16:33 AM
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - The clock is ticking in the Canada Post labour dispute. The push is on for the two sides to reach a negotiated deal without the pressure of back-to-work legislation.
We haven't had mail in at least a week and News1130 is catching up with those who miss it and those who don't. It seems to affect us all, but in varying degrees:
"Mainly it's flyers now," says one man. "Most of my other mail is delivered online. So, I don't miss it too much!"
A woman tells us her business, which involves sending CDs by snail mail, has had to eat the costs of expensive couriers. Another man says all his life he's paid his bills when they come by Canada Post; he hasn't made a payment in weeks.
This man depends on the daily post for his bills and is already dreading the day service resumes. "When it comes, all the bills are going to be there at once. And they're going to all wanting to get paid right now."
Others say they could easily live with a reduced service. They say three days a week would ensure the odd government hard-copy cheques come, while still serving those hooked on snail mail.
If a negotiated deal isn't reached, the feds will step in with back-to-work legislation tomorrow |
發表於 2011-6-22 07:18
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