Strike action continues for 55,000 Canada Post members represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW).
CUPW has yet to hear from the postal service as Black Friday and the holiday shopping season approaches.
While mail deliveries will be on hold, CUPW Local 812 President, Rick Harris says socio-economic cheques won’t be delayed.
“As far as the socio-economic cheques are concerned, we will deliver those. I believe it’s coming up on the 20th.” says Harris.
“We have volunteers that will go out and make sure that those cheques are delivered to the people that are getting them.”
New mail also won’t be accepted, which the City of Prince George reminds those who mail in payments of utility bills, parking tickets, and other charges remains the responsibility of residents.
They said payments can be made at City Hall, through your online banking service, and calling or visiting your bank.
If you usually mail payments to the City, the Canada Post strike and mail service disruption could delay their arrival and lead to late fees or longer processing times. This includes the payment of metered utilities bills due on November 22.
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Harris says the impact of the strike is bigger than some may think, as it affects 204 members located in Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Mackenzie.
He added members will remain at the picket lines, and appreciate anyone who drives by giving them a honk and wave.
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