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Post by WillyCKH on Jun 28, 2016 16:16:41 GMT -5
no snail mails
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Post by H2O on Jun 28, 2016 19:00:02 GMT -5
Justin are the prices similar ? Thanks for the advice. Air is by far more expensive but ground is cheaper overall, the problem with that is distance becomes an issue. For me I can get next day to BC with ground while Alberta to Manitoba is typically 2-3 days and Ontario and Quebec are 3-4 days. Definitely an affordable alternative while still still getting fast delivery.
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Post by H2O on Jun 28, 2016 19:03:09 GMT -5
Justintime just shipped out the Nepenthes to me, the shipping cost is around the same. Oh ok thanks. Do you know if envelopes can be shipped FedEx? Yes they can but much more expensive then Canada Post
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Post by exoticplantseller on Jun 28, 2016 19:49:50 GMT -5
Oh ok thanks. Do you know if envelopes can be shipped FedEx? Yes they can but much more expensive then Canada Post Oh ok thanks
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Post by WillyCKH on Jul 1, 2016 11:03:53 GMT -5
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Post by Maiden on Jul 1, 2016 18:47:11 GMT -5
mhmm. i have a lot of seeds on their way...
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Post by lloyd on Jul 2, 2016 20:32:44 GMT -5
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Post by WillyCKH on Jul 2, 2016 20:42:08 GMT -5
In case you're interested, this is the update email from Canada Post:
"Dear Canada Post customer,
I am writing to update you on our negotiations and advise you that there can be no legal work disruption before the expiry of a 72-hour notice, and one has yet to be filed.
On Saturday, June 25, 2016, we tabled offers in our separate negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW-Urban and CUPW-RSMC), which represent our delivery agents and plant employees. Our offers were designed to help bring a quick resolution to the negotiations and end the uncertainty that is negatively impacting our customers and our employees. Our offers included modest and manageable wage increases for all employees and no changes to the pension for all employees in the plan.
As you can read in our public statement, we are extremely disappointed with the response from CUPW. Late Friday evening, CUPW tabled offers that would add at least $1 billion in new costs over the term of a new collective agreement while rejecting the Corporation’s approach to address the long-term issues with the employee pension plan.
Rather than saddle customers with more than $1 billion in new costs, Canada Post continues to remain at the table to negotiate an agreement that is reasonable and affordable. In the event of a full disruption, Canada Post will not operate, deliver or accept new items. We will keep you updated on our progress.
Thank you for your business and your continued patience.
Sincerely, Serge Pitre Vice-president, Sales Canada Post Corporation"
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Post by Justintime on Jul 2, 2016 20:51:53 GMT -5
according to Canada post there's no plan for a lockout? If I read that right But there could be a strike
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Post by WillyCKH on Jul 4, 2016 23:57:46 GMT -5
Here we go......
"Dear Canada Post customer,
Canada Post has issued a 72-hour notice to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW-Urban and CUPW-RSMC), which represent our delivery agents and plant employees.
The issuing of the notice does not necessarily mean that Canada Post will not be operating on Friday. It allows the Corporation to take measures that are necessary to respond to the changing business reality. It is doing so by changing the terms and conditions of employment for all employees represented by the union starting Friday, July 8, 2016.
There can be no legal work disruption before 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016.
Sincerely,
Serge Pitre Vice-president, Sales Canada Post Corporation"
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Post by exoticplantseller on Jul 5, 2016 7:54:15 GMT -5
Here we go...... "Dear Canada Post customer,
Canada Post has issued a 72-hour notice to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW-Urban and CUPW-RSMC), which represent our delivery agents and plant employees.
The issuing of the notice does not necessarily mean that Canada Post will not be operating on Friday. It allows the Corporation to take measures that are necessary to respond to the changing business reality. It is doing so by changing the terms and conditions of employment for all employees represented by the union starting Friday, July 8, 2016.
There can be no legal work disruption before 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016.
Sincerely,
Serge Pitre Vice-president, Sales Canada Post Corporation"So does this mean it is over on Friday?
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Post by WillyCKH on Jul 5, 2016 14:44:01 GMT -5
"Negotiations Update Further to the update issued earlier this morning, additional information is provided below.
Customers should know items may be held if possible work disruption occurs In response to the deteriorating business situation, Canada Post has issued a 72-hour notice to CUPW, which expires Friday, July 8. Customers should know that items sent during this time may be held in the postal system.
Note – There can be no legal work disruption before Friday, July 8. In the event of a full labour disruption, Canada Post will not operate. Mail and parcels will not be delivered, and no new items will be accepted. Any mail and parcels within the postal system during a work disruption will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible once operations resume."
"Update on our Negotiations To our Canada Post Solutions for Small BusinessTM customers:
Canada Post has issued a 72-hour notice to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW-Urban and CUPW-RSMC), which represent our delivery agents and plant employees.
The issuing of the notice does not necessarily mean that Canada Post will not be operating on Friday, July 8, 2016. It allows the Corporation to take measures that are necessary to respond to the changing business reality. It is doing so by changing the terms and conditions of employment for all employees represented by the union starting Friday.
There can be no legal work disruption before 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 8.
In the event of a full labour disruption, Canada Post will not operate. Mail and parcels will not be delivered, and no new items will be accepted. Any mail and parcels within the postal system during a work disruption will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible once operations resume.
You can find the most up-to-date information about the status of our negotiations with CUPW on canadapost.ca/update."
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Post by WillyCKH on Jul 7, 2016 0:38:41 GMT -5
It's moved to Monday now...
"Dear Canada Post customer,
On Wednesday, July 6, 2016, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, MaryAnn Mihychuk, asked both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW-Urban and CUPW-RSMC) to submit to binding arbitration to resolve the current impasse at negotiations. Canada Post agreed to voluntarily submit to binding arbitration as an opportunity for both parties to reach an acceptable resolution.
While negotiated settlements are always the preferred option, it has become clear that after seven months of negotiations, the parties remain far apart on key issues at the bargaining table. The uncertainty caused by the prolonged negotiations is having a severe impact on the business, our employees and our customers.
It is our hope that CUPW will consider submitting to binding arbitration to end the uncertainty. Canada Post is extending the current 72-hour notice period to Monday at 12:01 am to provide time for the union to consider this option. A quick resolution is in the best interest of our employees, our customers and the long-term future of the postal system.
We will continue to advise you of our progress. Thank you again for your business and your patience.
Sincerely,
Serge Pitre Vice-president, Sales Canada Post Corporation"
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Post by dvg on Jul 8, 2016 14:24:11 GMT -5
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Post by WillyCKH on Jul 8, 2016 14:28:05 GMT -5
There won't be lockout soon from the Post Office side, but there still might be strikes from the union side, right? Anyone understands?
" Canada Post agrees to 30-day extension followed by binding arbitration
Dear Canada Post customer,
Canada Post has informed the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) that what our employees and our customers need is long-term certainty in the postal system. Therefore, we are fully prepared to negotiate intensively for the next 30 days under an extended “cooling off period” to reach negotiated settlements. However, if the parties are unable to successfully conclude negotiations within that period, both parties must agree to binding arbitration.
Canada Post and the union have been in discussions since late 2015, with 60 days of conciliation and almost 30 more days with federal mediators, yet the parties remain far apart on key issues. The impasse has caused tremendous uncertainty, which is having a major impact on the business, our customers and our employees.
Our employees are coming to work to find the amount of mail and parcels they process and deliver has dropped significantly. Parcel volumes from our major e-commerce customers have declined by more than 80 per cent. Yesterday alone, the amount of mail deposited across our network was down more than 80 per cent compared with the same day last year.
A short-term extension, as proposed by the union, with the continued threat of a work disruption will not reverse this severe decline. What Canada Post has put forward is a reasonable approach that will end the uncertainty immediately and allow for meaningful discussions at the bargaining tables.
The Corporation is committed to reaching settlements that are affordable and reasonable – and to keeping customers informed of our progress.
Sincerely,
Serge Pitre Vice-president, Sales Canada Post Corporation"
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