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Unionized postal workers are on a nationwide strike after Canada Post announced it was planning to end door-to-door mail delivery across the country.

The union representing thousands of Canada Post workers said its members will immediately begin a nationwide strike on Thursday, in response to Ottawa’s call to end door-to-door mail delivery.

Postal workers announce immediate strike after Ottawa directs Canada Post to end door-to-door delivery

The union launched its strike the day before Canada Post was due to present new offers to CUPW in the hopes of averting disruptions ahead of the busy holiday season.

Here’s what to know about the strike as it halts mail and package delivery across the country.

What prompted the union to strike?

On Thursday, Ottawa instructed Canada Pos

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