Windsor-Essex residents react to Canada Post strike [Video]

There was no shortage of support for Canada Post workers while passing by strike lines in Windsor and Tecumseh.

“No one likes a postal strike,” said Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy. “I hope they settle. Get back to the table.”

Kevin Kalaydjian is hopeful as well.

“The government’s got to give in a bit here. Everybody’s got to be happy.”

Workers are on the line striking for higher wages, better health and safety standards and a better work-life balance.

“All they want to do is come to work and do their job and go home and have time with their families, and this is being taken away from them,” said Tish Glenn, president of CUPW Local 630 representing workers.

Many businesses rely on Canada Post and the holiday season is a busy time.

“We need to get our coupons out, especially in a busy season,” noted Kalaydjian. “There’s expiry dates on it and also, we’re old school. …