The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is declaring a countrywide strike, hours after Ottawa announced door-to-door mail delivery will end for nearly all Canadian households within the next decade.

CUPW posted a notice on its website early Thursday evening that all of its Canada Post members were walking off the job.

"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 statement reads.

The Canadian Press has requested further comment from the union but has not yet had a response.

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu wrote that it's up to the union and the Crown corporation to find the balance between the future of postal service and respect for employees.

"Federal mediators remain availabl

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