The union representing Canadian postal workers said Wednesday the crown corporation’s plans to end door-to-door delivery in Hamilton have been put on “indefinite hold” after a grassroots campaign.
But Canada Post said the union seems to be confused.
Canada Post spokesperson Jon Hamilton said in a statement Wednesday that the installation of community mailboxes is continuing as planned.
“Installation crews continue their work and conversion will happen this summer. Keys will be distributed when the boxes are installed to ensure a smooth transition. There’s been no change in direction,” he said.
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The union cautioned that it didn’t know for sure but said its members are “cautiously optimistic.” A CUPW spokesperson told Global News they announced the “indefinite hold” to employees in Hamilton on Tuesday.
“At this point, we can only speculate, but we think the actions of Hamilton residents have had an impact,” Terry Langley, the President of the Hamilton local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) said in a press release.
Canada Post announced plans to phase out door-to-door delivery in favour of community mailboxes in December 2013 and has said previously it notified Hamiltonians of its plans for their community in June 2014.
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The crown corporation has faced a concerted effort from Hamilton residents and the city council, which has taken Canada Post to court over its placement of large “super mailboxes” in its city.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), which issued the press release Wednesday, is also in a court battle with Canada Post, alleging its plans to end door-to-door delivery are unconstitutional.
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