Businesses in Smithers are starting to express concern after the Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a strike notice on Monday.
That’s according to the Smithers Chamber of Commerce adding the concern is expected to increase as tomorrow’s (Friday) strike deadline approaches.
“Canada Post has already indicated that mail delivery and acceptance of new mail items may be suspended during the strike period, which could create ripple effects across our Northern region,” the chamber told My Bulkley Lakes Now.
The main points for concern expressed were around invoicing, supply chains, and customer shipments.
“With our business community already managing tight margins and economic uncertainty, any additional service delays could have significant operational impacts,” the chamber added.
“We urge both Canada Post and CUPW to reach a timely and fair resolution to avoid further disruption to small business operations, and we’ll continue monitoring the situation and communicating updates to our members.”
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