Getting mail in and out of the University of Lethbridge became a little more difficult on Wednesday in the wake of a general suspension of service by Canada Post.

On Thursday, June 2, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began a series of rotating strike activities across the country. A general suspension of service by Canada Post came into effect Tuesday, June 14. Canada Post suspended operations nationally, citing an " . . . accelerating decline in volumes and revenue combined with the inability to deliver mail on a timely and safe basis."

At the U of L, the Materials Management team has a number of courier options available for urgent letter or package delivery. As well, electronic mail or fax options are also available. Any mail that is currently in the U of L delivery system will be held until the end of the work action as Canada Post will not be accepting any more mail.

For more information on personal mail and how this will affect relationships with the City of Lethbridge, Province of Alberta and so on, follow this link.