Purolator stops accepting shipments as strike deadline looms
by The Canadian Press
Teamsters Canada issued a 72-hour strike notice Sunday; Purolator said in a statement it will try to deliver shipments already in its network, but delays are likely
TORONTO—Purolator stopped accepting shipments today ahead of a strike deadline this afternoon issued by the union representing some of the courier’s employees.
Teamsters Canada issued the 72-hour strike notice Sunday after its members voted to reject Purolator’s final offer.
Purolator said in a statement that the company will try its best to deliver shipments already in its network, but delays could occur.
The company said it would not take any new packages until further notice.
The union and the company have been negotiating a new agreement and Teamsters Canada said on its Facebook page that a mediation meeting will take place Tuesday to attempt to avert a strike.
The strike deadline is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
