Health workers support postal workers fighting for good jobs and strong public services

Published November 22, 2024
by Anwaar Baobeid

More than 55,000 postal workers across Canada are on strike, fighting for good local jobs. This means livable wages, safe working conditions, paid sick days, decent health benefits, and the ability to retire with dignity. They are also resisting two-tier contracts that encourage employers to hire more temporary, part-time workers. 

As health workers, we know that precarious employment is a health hazard. The fight for decent jobs is important not only for improved health and wellbeing of postal workers currently at the picket line but also for the next generation of workers. For example, postal workers were instrumental in winning maternity leave for everyone in Canada after a successful 42-day strike in 1981. It’s important that health workers show our solidarity with striking CUPW workers during this crucial moment.

Here are 3 actions you can take to support postal workers’ fight for decent work and public services:

1. Send a message to Canada Post

Let Canada Post know their workers deserve decent pay, paid sick leave, and safe working conditions.

2. Visit a picket line!

Justice for Workers’ Toronto Chapter is hosting 2 picket line visits to support striking postal workers: 

If you are outside of Toronto, you can find a picket line location near you and visit with these signs. The pickets are running 24/7.

If you visit a picket line, please snap a solidarity selfie and post on social media using #Justice4Workers #SupportPostalWorkers!

3. Show your support!

Print signs and post them near your local post office or anywhere in your neighbourhood. Choose from letter-size posters or tabloid-size posters. Print a sign for your own mailbox, door, or window.

If you live in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), you can pick up posters outside Suite 223 at 720 Spadina Avenue. The building is open 7 days a week between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

When health workers show their support to postal workers, it raises all of our confidence to demand decent work and strong public services in our communities. 

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