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It's nice to see that we no longer trust privatization as a the magic wand that solves public institution problems.

That said I think the 52% support for non-union gig work in Canada Post is indicative of the mindset that needs shifting if Canada is to change course in a way that makes most people better off long term.

Source: https://angusreid.org/canada-post-privatization-strike-service-disruption-vote-union/

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[–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

Unless it's for packages does anyone really need junk-mail delivery every day?

Most stuff has like a month for paying off statements and whatnot.

[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

The union proposed hiring more people and spreading out their work across the week to cover all 7 days while giving everyone 5 days of full time work. Why was that option not part of the poll?

[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

Because the managerial side isn't trying to negotiate in good faith.

[–] Ulrich_the_Old@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

If this is true then 38% should be deported to texas and we can bring in more immigrants to take their place.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

Privatization in general doesn't need to be a disaster either as long as good rules are setup, allowing and pushing for competition.

Any core functions for a country (you know, water, electricity, internet) should be under much, much harsher rules to ensure people get good quality of whatever the service is

Internet, for example, is a shitshow in Canada. I'll get twice more for twice less in Mexico with less interruption. Yes, Rogers, you incompetent idiots, I'm looking at you. Telus isn't much better but at least slightly more competent on average

[–] AGM@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

I would rather a regulatory and subsidization approach direct aimed at targeting the high-value segments of package delivery currently making money for private competitors. Build a business plan to go head-to-head with them on their most profitable market share, but with support of the federal government. Become more sustainable by taking the profits away from UPS and FedEx.

[–] brax@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 week ago

This survey is dumb. $20/year to maintain postal service how? Through a subscription to a private company or through income tax to support the current implementation?

[–] oplkill@lemmy.world -2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

hear me out - irl mails should be stay in the past. replace it with courier delivery

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