Canada Post Strike: Voices from the Front Lines and Affected Communities
In this episode of the Silver Bullet Podcast Pirate Jim covers a wide range of topics, including an update from James Ball on misleading statements about Canada Post's operations, and a solidarity message from former NDP MP Matthew Green. The episode highlights the impact of service cuts on rural and Indigenous communities and contains testimonials from business owners struggling with the strike's repercussions. Noteworthy speeches include Jim Gallant addressing mismanagement at Canada Post and a call to action for defending public services. The episode also previews Jim's personal submission to the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner (PSIC), urging listeners to share evidence against mismanagement at Canada Post.
00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
01:56 Welcome to the Silver Bullet Podcast
02:25 Strike Day Updates and Weekend Recap
03:09 Canada Post Service Issues
05:54 Solidarity with CUPW Workers
06:03 Interview with Matthew Green
09:29 Grievances and Workplace Conditions
15:51 Heather McPherson's Speech
43:02 Canada Post Financial Challenges
47:26 Picketing Purolator Plants
50:18 Canada Post's Parcel Industry Decline
50:31 Sabotage and Shifting Contracts to Purolator
51:02 Impact on Postal Workers and Public Service
52:09 Union's Position and Financial Numbers
52:20 Purolator's Consumer Campaigns and Canada Post's Uncertainty
52:35 Questioning the Integrity of Canada Post Management53:18 Whistleblower Disclosure and Call for Evidence
57:26 Mismanagement of Funds and Business Plans
01:02:21 Interview with Jim Gallant on Strike and Service Cuts
01:19:04 Impact of Service Cuts on Rural and Indigenous Communities
01:22:46 Small Business Owner's Struggle Amid Strike
01:30:48 Advocating for Canada Post as a Public Service
01:33:14 Conclusion and Call to Action
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