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Canada Post Is Being Gutted — And No One’s Talking About It - The Silver Bullet Podcast S3E12 - AUDIO ONLY

Canada Post is being pushed to the brink — and the public is being told the wrong story. In this episode of The Silver Bullet Podcast, Pirate Jim, a Canada Post letter carrier and union shop steward, breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes at Canada Post, why privatization keeps coming back, and who stands to benefit if a public service is treated like a business. You’ll hear first-hand updates from James Ball, President of the Edmonton Local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, along with real stories from postal workers about safety, staffing, management failures, and the growing strain on the system. The episode also explores The Great Postal Heist documentary and what the U.S. experience with postal privatization can teach Canadians — before it’s too late. This conversation isn’t just about postal workers. It’s about public services, affordability, rural delivery, community connection, and whether essential services should exist to serve people or profits. If you care about the future of Canada Post, this episode is for you. #CanadaPost #HandsOffOurPostOffice #Privatization #WorkersRights #PublicServices #LabourMovement #UnionStrong #TheGreatPostalHeist #SilverBulletPodcast #PirateJim

Canada Post Is Being Gutted And No One’s Talking About It! - The Silver Bullet Podcast S3E12

Canada Post is being pushed to the brink — and the public is being told the wrong story. In this episode of The Silver Bullet Podcast, Pirate Jim, a Canada Post letter carrier and union shop steward, breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes at Canada Post, why privatization keeps coming back, and who stands to benefit if a public service is treated like a business. You’ll hear first-hand updates from James Ball, President of the Edmonton Local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, along with real stories from postal workers about safety, staffing, management failures, and the growing strain on the system. The episode also explores The Great Postal Heist documentary and what the U.S. experience with postal privatization can teach Canadians — before it’s too late. This conversation isn’t just about postal workers. It’s about public services, affordability, rural delivery, community connection, and whether essential services should exist to serve people or profits. ✊ If you care about the future of Canada Post, this episode is for you.

The Silver Bullet Podcast - Lightbound & Ian Lee with the OGGO Committee - Part 1 - Strike Day 343

Canada Post's Existential Crisis: A Deep Dive with Pirate JimJoin Pirate Jim, host of the Silver Bullet Podcast, as he navigates the complexities surrounding Canada Post's current financial turmoil. This episode features discussions on the pivotal role of Canada Post, the financial challenges it faces, and the government's recent moves to lift moratoriums and implement transformational changes. Highlighting the perspectives of various politicians, union representatives, and the minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, this episode offers an in-depth look at the future of Canada Post amidst drastic digital shifts and labor disputes.00:00 Introduction and Opening Song00:34 Acknowledging Indigenous Lands01:14 Welcome to the Podcast01:24 Discussion on Public Services and Crown Corporations07:59 Minister's Speech on Canada Post10:46 Financial Challenges of Canada Post13:08 Government's Plan for Canada Post15:55 Q&A Session with the Minister20:58 Debate on Canada Post's Future32:32 Community Mailboxes and Rural Services39:29 Introduction to the Kaplan Report39:54 Financial Struggles and Worker Concerns40:44 Rural and Remote Service Challenges42:48 Debate on Community Mailboxes45:50 Canada Post's Financial Viability48:42 Future of Canada Post in a Digital World56:35 Government's Role and Strategic Plans01:00:05 Concluding Remarks and Future Outlook

The Silver Bullet Podcast - Strike Day 329 - AUDIO ONLY

Canada Post Strike: Workers' Rights, Rotating Strikes, and Union LeadershipIn this episode of The Silver Bullet Podcast, Pirate Jim delves into the ongoing issues faced by Canada Post workers. He covers topics such as the push for a working-class wage, benefits, and pensions. The episode also highlights the shift from a nationwide strike to rotating strikes, and the resulting negotiations with Canada Post and the government. The discussion includes critiques of Section 107 of the Canadian Labor Code, with a bill tabled to repeal it, and the call to end government interference that violates workers' rights. The impact of austerity measures on public services and the importance of maintaining local post offices are examined. Insights are provided from various political parties and the upcoming NDP leadership race featuring candidate Rob Ashton. Pirate Jim emphasizes the unified effort to ensure fair treatment and better working conditions for postal workers, while scrutinizing the motives behind government policies and corporate interests.00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks04:46 Union Updates and Strike Developments06:53 Government Involvement and Legislative Actions10:57 Moratorium on Post Office Closures14:01 Financial Decisions and Strategic Spending15:42 Ministerial Announcements and Union Reactions19:52 Political Reactions and Public Sector Efficiency37:57 Privatization and Blame Shifting38:41 Political Maneuvering and Labor Issues39:11 Witness Testimonies and Delays40:04 Committee Discussions and Frustrations44:41 Canada Post Financials and Community Impact51:36 Rural Post Office Challenges01:04:13 Community Hubs and Service Expansion01:11:16 Critique of CUPW's Proposals01:13:35 Introduction to PSIC and Whistleblower Submission01:15:02 PSIC's Role and Challenges01:25:51 NDP Leadership Race and Union Support01:37:41 Call to Action and Strategic Voting01:44:57 Ethical Concerns in Government Appointments#CanadaStrong #GeneralStrike #CanadaPost #LPC #HandsOffMyPostOffice #purolator #postalworkers #union #solidarity #Labour#SilverBulletPodcast #PostalWorkers #canadapoststrikeday329

The Silver Bullet Podcast! - Strike Day 329

In this episode of The Silver Bullet Podcast, Pirate Jim delves into the ongoing issues faced by Canada Post workers. He covers topics such as the push for a working-class wage, benefits, and pensions. The episode also highlights the shift from a nationwide strike to rotating strikes, and the resulting negotiations with Canada Post and the government. The discussion includes critiques of Section 107 of the Canadian Labor Code, with a bill tabled to repeal it, and the call to end government interference that violates workers' rights. The impact of austerity measures on public services and the importance of maintaining local post offices are examined. Insights are provided from various political parties and the upcoming NDP leadership race featuring candidate Rob Ashton. Pirate Jim emphasizes the unified effort to ensure fair treatment and better working conditions for postal workers, while scrutinizing the motives behind government policies and corporate interests. Watch the FULL EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/W6TLqPmApqY #CanadaStrong [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/canadastrong/] #GeneralStrike [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/generalstrike/] #CanadaPost [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/canadapost/] #LPC [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lpc/] #HandsOffMyPostOffice [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/handsoffmypostoffice/] #purolator [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/purolator/] #postalworkers [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/postalworkers/] #union [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/union/] #solidarity [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/solidarity/] #Labour [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/labour/]#SilverBulletPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/silverbulletpodcast/] #PostalWorkers [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/postalworkers/] #canadapoststrikeday329 [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/canadapoststrikeday329/]