Heres how long past Canada Post job actions lasted, and what they cost – National [Video]

Canada Post workers could be on the picket line or locked out by the Crown corporation as soon as Friday, after both a strike and lockout notice were issued.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a notice Tuesday morning that it would be in a legal strike position as of 12:01 a.m. eastern on Friday, though it did not say what job action could look like.

“Our goal has always been to reach negotiated collective agreements that support the long-term success of our public post office, while addressing the real issues our members face daily,” CUPW national president Jan Simpson said in a statement.

Hours after the strike notice was issued by the union, Canada Post said it had issued a notice of lockout, but added that its operations would continue.

“Canada Post has notified the union that unless agreements are reached, the current collective agreements will no longer apply as of Friday,” spokesperson Lisa Liu said …