The local PO was locked out as of yesterday. Two workers one with a flag were walking the sidewalk  in front of Canada posts building here.

When asked they said that the issue was safety and pensions in particular pensions for  workers in the union that are not full-time employees. They worry that leverage is used with them to gain concessions amongst the full timers.

The government has now tabled legislation to order them back today.

Today in History: June 21 2006

Pluto’s newly discovered moons are named Nix and Hydra