Sterling Slingerland, a small business owner in Oshawa, Ont., runs an online gift shop and mentioned, 'I love our postal workers and I don't blame them for going on strike at all because I know the cost of living is going up, and they have families, too.' He emphasized how reliant he is on Canada Post for shipping his products, especially since most of his clientele is in the U.S. Slingerland expressed anxiety about the potential need to switch to alternative carriers if the strike continues, citing cost differences as a significant concern.
Canada Post is integral to small businesses like Slingerland's, especially during the holiday season. The reliance on this service highlights the importance of postal workers in the supply chain for independent retail. Slingerland's sentiment reflects a common struggle among small business owners balancing operational needs with the understanding of workers' rights and socio-economic pressures,
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) emphasized the ongoing disruption due to the strike and called on the federal government to utilize its powers, including binding arbitration or back-to-work legislation, to resolve the situation quickly. This appeal underlines the urgency seen across the independent business community as the holiday season approaches.
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