Canadian postal workers initiated a nationwide strike following a breakdown in negotiations with Canada Post over wages, working conditions, and job security. The strike, commencing just before the peak holiday season,

About 55,000 Canada Post workers went on strike Friday after their union said it had failed to reach a pay deal with the postal operator in the run-up to the holiday season.

Canada Post workers are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer. Canadian Union of Postal Workers says approximately 55,000 workers are striking, claiming little progress has been made in the bargaining process.