One annoying characteristic of Canadian unions is timing strikes to when they will cause the most harm and stress. Twelve days ago, as the busy holiday season approached, Canada Post workers went on strike, leaving small businesses scrambling to make alternative arrangements. Not an easy task, as the cost of FedEx and UPS is prohibitive for many. Purolator, which Canada Post owns, has lower rates, but Teamsters Canada has prohibited its members from handling packages identified as an alternative to Canada Post. As a result, according to the CFIB’s Corrine Pohlmann, “People unsure about delivery timelines are staying away from shopping altogether. It’s just the next big obstacle our members must deal with.” Read More
