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38% support some privatization of Canada Post (lemmy.ca)

submitted 3 days ago by avidamoeba@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca

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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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[-] howrar@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

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 3 days ago

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

[-] AGM@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 days 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 3 days 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?