BC Southern Interior MP, Alex Atamanenko, is questioning the January 11th amalgamation of the Trail and Rossland post offices with the Castlegar post office. According to Atamanenko, this step was taken without prior consultation with the communities affected.
“Canada Post did not respect article 14 of the Canada Postal Service Charter which clearly states that there must be consultation with affected customers and communities at least one month prior to any proposed amalgamation or closure”, said the BC Southern Interior MP. “I have written a letter to the head of Canada Post asking her to reconsider this decision and to meet with all the stakeholders.”
Both Ed Evans, President of Local 842 CUPW and Peter Hawkins, President of CUPW Local 716 have stated that this decision by Canada Post has resulted in a number of problems, including having one less wicket clerk at the Castlegar post office.
“The Trail postal installation lost two full time positions in the amalgamation. These two fully trained wicket clerks were put on night shift in Castlegar where the mail is now processed”, said Evans. According to Hawkins, this restructuring has resulted in additional costs to Canada Post of $180 - $200 per day.
“I urge Canada Post to work with its employees and our communities to find a workable solution to this unfortunate decision”, concluded Atamanenko.
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