(Reuters) -Canada Post workers went on a nationwide strike on Thursday after the Canadian government called for the postal company to undergo a widespread transformation to bolster its finances and modernize operations, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said.

“In response to the Government’s attack on our postal service and workers, effective immediately, all CUPW members at Canada Post are on a nationwide strike,” the union said.

Canada Post said that its operations will be shut down following the strike, and that its customers can expect delays.

“The corporation is disappointed that the union chose to escalate their strike activity, which will further deteriorate Canada Post’s financial situation,” the country’s primary postal service said in an emailed statement to Reuters.

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