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The Silver Bullet PodcastAuthor: Pirate Jim
The Silver Bullet Podcast A news, information and educational podcast for letter carriers and RSMCs of the Canadian Union Of Postal Workers hosted by Letter Carrier and Shop Steward Pirate Jim. This podcast is intended to bring our brothers and sisters together with music, information, stories and CUPW union news. Call and leave voicemail: 1-873-371-5886 (Your voicemail MAY be played on the show!) email questions or comments : pirate_jim72@sudomail.com Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/AkaZhgmDfs https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id100088714197944 So So So Solidarity! Language: en Genres: News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Silver Bullet Podcast - Lightbound & Ian Lee with the OGGO Committee - Part 1 - Strike Day 343
Saturday, 25 October, 2025
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
