Postal strike could cause problems for charities

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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Email and instant messaging have reduced the reliance on Canada Post for many Canadians, but charities still have a lot to be concerned about.

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind sends out two million titles through the mail each year from its library of specially formatted books and audio tapes.

CNIB President John Rafferty says about 70 per cent of CNIB’s donations arrive through the mail.

“We do rely on charitable donations, most of which come in by mail. As such, every single day that the strike is on, we’re losing much needed revenue,” says Rafferty.

A strike deadline coming up could result in pickets as early as Friday morning.

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