By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

New round of Canada Post job action hits Nanaimo area

Nov 22, 2018 | 8:21 AM

NANAIMO — Rotating strike action by Canada Post employees has again impacted the mid-island area.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced members in the Nanaimo area belonging to Local 786 hit the picket lines Thursday, Nov. 22 at 7 a.m.

It’s unclear how long the job action will last for Local 786 members, which involves 185 members from Lake Cowichan to Bowser.

More than 50,000 Canada Post employees are seeking a new contract with their employer.

The federal Liberals have informed CUPW it is prepared to legislate Canada Post employees back to work.

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This is the second time rotating job action by Canada Post employees has impacted the mid-island region.

A 24-hour work stoppage stalled mail delivery regionally on Oct. 31.

— with files from The Canadian Press

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