The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying striking employees off as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark.

We want to be back to work, making a paycheque. Christmas is coming. We recognize the situation with the public. But keep in mind, that we are the public too'

Canada Post reported on November 27 that nearly 10 million parcels had already been delayed due to the strike, a number expected to rise with Black Friday sales and the approaching holiday season.

Efforts to broker a settlement and end a strike that has effectively shut down Canada’s postal agency were suspended as the mail operator and the labor union remain far apart on critical issues.

The Canadian government has announced it will not intervene in the ongoing Canada Post labour dispute, despite the approaching holiday season. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon stated on Wednesday

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says Canada Post is using layoffs as a "scare tactic" as the strike by more than 55,000 workers stretches into its second week. In a statement to members on Monday, CUPW said it is investigating the situation and condemned the Crown corporation’s actions.

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying striking employees off as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark. In a notice to members posted Monday, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers called the layoffs a “scare tactic” and said it’s looking into the situation.