The union representing Canada Post workers said Thursday it expects all of its members across the country will be on strike within 24 hours to protest the government’s announced changes that will reduce mail delivery and close some post offices.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) negotiator Jim Gallant confirmed to Global News that workers in all four Atlantic provinces have already gone onto picket lines, with other provinces to follow.

“I would suggest by tomorrow, everybody will be on the street,” he said.

“We don’t want to be on strike, but the minister’s kind of forced our hand today. We need to get an offer from Canada Post.”

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