Canada Post strike: What to know [Video]

During Canada Post’s busiest time of the year, a potential strike could disrupt services for Canadians and businesses nationwide.

The rural, suburban and urban bargaining units of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) issued strike notices to Canada Post on Tuesday.

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Canada’s postal workers could walk off the job or the company could lock them out as soon as 12:01 a.m. ET Friday if they don’t reach an agreement. Here’s what you can do to prepare for a potential Canada Post work stoppage.

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Canada Post says if workers begin rotating strike activity, it will continue deliveries whenever possible as it works to reach a deal with the union.

“In the event of a labour disruption, the Corporation will work to minimize service disruptions, but customers may experience delays,” Canada Post warned in a news release Tuesday. “Shutting down facilities or regions …