Canadian webmasters suffering?

[glocks]

Hello,
I'm a Canadian webmaster and I'm waiting on several checks thanks to this ongoing postal strike. This postal strike has really affected my income. It's a little disappointing how many sponsors don't pay with Paxum or other electronic means.

Are other Canadian webmasters feeling the pinch? I called the US Postal Service and they told me checks are being held at the post office and not being sent. At least they're not getting returned.

Any fellow Canadians, feel free to post news on the postal strike here and vent your frustrations.

[RyuLion]

http://www.southparkstudios.com/full...nada-on-strike

[nikki99]

welcome to GFY, in south america post office is a joke, pleas feel glad to live in Canada

[NickB.]

Originally Posted by glocks

Hello,
I'm a Canadian webmaster and I'm waiting on several checks thanks to this ongoing postal strike. This postal strike has really affected my income. It's a little disappointing how many sponsors don't pay with Paxum or other electronic means.

Are other Canadian webmasters feeling the pinch? I called the US Postal Service and they told me checks are being held at the post office and not being sent. At least they're not getting returned.

Any fellow Canadians, feel free to post news on the postal strike here and vent your frustrations.

Hey glocks,

If you have any pending checks with us at mediarevenue.com we can cancel them and send wire/check if you like

Feel free to contact me any time sorry to hear about your situation

[TheLegacy]

http://www.ecanadanow.com/canada/201...rike-update-5/

Working on a back to work legislation

"Bill C-6 was tabled on Monday by Labour Minister Lisa Raitt that will force the postal employees to return to work if passed. The bill is being condemned both for proposed wage reductions and in total by Opposition Mps who say it drastically weakens collective bargaining rights in general.

The bill is scheduled for debate in the House of Commons Thursday, but parameters for the bill’s passage must first be determined. It is anticipated that Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan will introduce a motion for closure.

Canada Post employees will continue to work on a settlement with Crown Corporation management while the bill is being debated."

[glocks]

Yeah, the NDP are going to try to delay it as long as they can. My only concern is that my checks are getting lost in the shuffle. Are all the sponsors still sending out checks to Canadian webmasters as usual? I sure hope so.

[moeloubani]

Yeah this is pretty lame for me here too, after epassporte shut down I switched the majority of payment options to check just because its so much easier knowing there will always be checks. So much for that

Hopefully things clear up in the next couple of weeks!

[GTS Mark]

Yeah it's a pain in the ass for sure!

[Spunky]

Postal workers should appreciate they still have decent paying jobs and settle up and end this before a arbitrator settles for them and less what was offered.

[glocks]

Does anyone else have checks being held in the system due to the postal strike? I'm worried about where mine are!

[DaddyHalbucks]

Wow, I am surprised to hear that in a socialist mecca like Canada.. big government would produce dysfunctional results.











Not.

[nickutis]

Originally Posted by glocks

Does anyone else have checks being held in the system due to the postal strike? I'm worried about where mine are!

I'm waiting for quite a few checks :\

Well, let's hope canadapost will start working next week or so


Btw I almost pissed my pants watching this south park episode, especially the song :D :D :D :D :D thanks!
http://www.southparkstudios.com/clip...as-strike-song

[glocks]

Yes, everyone is expecting Canada Post to get back to work next week. I'm sure it'll happen. Does anyone know if the sponsors are doing anything different for sending checks to Canadian webmasters?

[Rochard]

Canadian webmasters are nothing more than a myth. They don't have the Internetz in Canada. Don't be silly.

[glocks]

It's being debated today but f'ing NDP is wanting to hold it up, even though it'll still get passed. Jeez. Do they not realize some of us Canadians are awaiting several checks from sponsors?

[magicmike]

Hopefully resolved by next week, then your bills can resume as well. ;)

[fris]

stick to wire then

[O MARINA]

Originally Posted by glocks

Hello,
I'm a Canadian webmaster and I'm waiting on several checks thanks to this ongoing postal strike. This postal strike has really affected my income. It's a little disappointing how many sponsors don't pay with Paxum or other electronic means.

Are other Canadian webmasters feeling the pinch? I called the US Postal Service and they told me checks are being held at the post office and not being sent. At least they're not getting returned.

Any fellow Canadians, feel free to post news on the postal strike here and vent your frustrations.

Sorry to hear that glocks. If you want to promote a dating site/Affiliate program, sign up
I will FED EX you a check during the strike.

[SexSearchSuzanne]

Originally Posted by glocks

It's being debated today but f'ing NDP is wanting to hold it up, even though it'll still get passed. Jeez. Do they not realize some of us Canadians are awaiting several checks from sponsors?

To think, the adult webmaster vote is not high in the NDP's priorities.

Glocks, are you promoting us at all?

[_Richard_]

BOSBucks pays with paxum and other electronic means! hit us up!

[alias]

Yeah, missing multiple checks, total clusterfuck. Having worked in the postal stream I can tell you when it gets turned back on it will be very delayed.

[glocks]

Alias, I would assume the checks that have been sent to me are in the post office facility, no? I hope they won't get delayed any more than they have.

[PR_Glen]

Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks

Wow, I am surprised to hear that in a socialist mecca like Canada.. big government would produce dysfunctional results.

Not.

socialist mecca?

do you even understand the definition of a socialist nation? We run things almost the same way you do, maybe if you slow down on the propaganda some and do some actual reading you'd understand a bit more clearly.

[alias]

Originally Posted by glocks

Alias, I would assume the checks that have been sent to me are in the post office facility, no? I hope they won't get delayed any more than they have.

Sorting facility yes, just a huge backlog that will take time to process even if they use machines. You can bet the posties will be dragging their heels too.

[ajrocks]

I wouldn't be working with a sponsor that doesn't have more then one payout option. Everyone should have at least one online payout method option.

[glocks]

Originally Posted by alias

Sorting facility yes, just a huge backlog that will take time to process even if they use machines. You can bet the posties will be dragging their heels too.

Alias, do you have any idea what's happening to the mail in the US that's supposed to be shipping to Canada? I was told the USPS is just holding the mail until it gets resolved but was hoping to get your input on if that indeed would be true.

[BlackCrayon]

Originally Posted by PR_Glen

socialist mecca?

do you even understand the definition of a socialist nation? We run things almost the same way you do, maybe if you slow down on the propaganda some and do some actual reading you'd understand a bit more clearly.

that guy constantly pops into threads, says something about socialist this or liberal that and then hes gone. just a waste of space. pay no mind.

[alias]

Originally Posted by glocks

Alias, do you have any idea what's happening to the mail in the US that's supposed to be shipping to Canada? I was told the USPS is just holding the mail until it gets resolved but was hoping to get your input on if that indeed would be true.

Honestly no, but that sounds about right.

[facialfreak]

Fortunately, 90% of my income is direct payments, so the postal strike is not affecting me this way, but I did buy a MacBook Pro that was to be delivered by XpressPost (normally 2 days ..) on June 4th - and I am still waiting on it

[DaddyHalbucks]

Originally Posted by PR_Glen

socialist mecca?

do you even understand the definition of a socialist nation? We run things almost the same way you do, maybe if you slow down on the propaganda some and do some actual reading you'd understand a bit more clearly.

Stop being so defensive.

You erroneously believe that I am attempting to put down your country to prop up my own.

To be clear, the US is in decline because of some of the very same government policies.

The US and Canada (and many other countries) are all suffering because of punishing taxation and big government spending AKA socialism. The bottom line is a global economic catastrophe.

Have you been following the problems in Greece and Portugal and, and, and..?

[glocks]

Originally Posted by facialfreak

Fortunately, 90% of my income is direct payments, so the postal strike is not affecting me this way, but I did buy a MacBook Pro that was to be delivered by XpressPost (normally 2 days ..) on June 4th - and I am still waiting on it

I just wish more sponsors actually had other electronics payment options beside "International Wire" which costs up to $30. Paxum please!

[facialfreak]

Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks

The US and Canada (and many other countries) are all suffering because of punishing taxation and big government spending AKA socialism. The bottom line is a global economic catastrophe.

Have you been following the problems in Greece and Portugal and, and, and..?

Actually if I can correct you a bit ... Canada's economy is actually doing pretty strong right now, with consumer spending up for 4 months in a row, and unemployment rates are down 3 months consecutive too!

[Kenny B!]

The postal strike is becoming a pain in the ass, more so that if it doesn't end by the first of the month I'm going to have to drive our affiliates checks to Plattsburgh and mail them from there.

[facialfreak]

Originally Posted by Kenny B!

The postal strike is becoming a pain in the ass, more so that if it doesn't end by the first of the month I'm going to have to drive our affiliates checks to Plattsburgh and mail them from there.

Many people are suggesting that if you live near border towns that you use the USPS - and by doing so, its a bit of a slap in the face to Canada Post too - a way of protesting this labor dispute.

I have made the trek to Plattsburg a couple times already ...

[Kenny B!]

Originally Posted by facialfreak

Many people are suggesting that if you live near border towns that you use the USPS - and by doing so, its a bit of a slap in the face to Canada Post too - a way of protesting this labor dispute.

I have made the trek to Plattsburg a couple times already ...

Now I just have to chose which bridge to cross at a snails pace

[_Richard_]

Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks

Stop being so defensive.

You erroneously believe that I am attempting to put down your country to prop up my own.

To be clear, the US is in decline because of some of the very same government policies.

The US and Canada (and many other countries) are all suffering because of punishing taxation and big government spending AKA socialism. The bottom line is a global economic catastrophe.

Have you been following the problems in Greece and Portugal and, and, and..?

hasn't military spending been the biggest expense in the states for some time now? do you consider that 'socialist' spending?

[glocks]

Originally Posted by facialfreak

Many people are suggesting that if you live near border towns that you use the USPS - and by doing so, its a bit of a slap in the face to Canada Post too - a way of protesting this labor dispute.

I have made the trek to Plattsburg a couple times already ...

How would I receive mail from USPS if I live in Canada? Post office box?

[DaddyHalbucks]

Originally Posted by _Richard_

hasn't military spending been the biggest expense in the states for some time now? do you consider that 'socialist' spending?

The military is a core function of government. It is authorized by the US Constitution.

[directfiesta]

Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

that guy constantly pops into threads, says something about socialist this or liberal that and then hes gone. just a waste of space. pay no mind.

precise analysis .... that guy is a real moron ...

[directfiesta]

Originally Posted by facialfreak

Actually if I can correct you a bit ... Canada's economy is actually doing pretty strong right now, with consumer spending up for 4 months in a row, and unemployment rates are down 3 months consecutive too!

.. not to mention real estate continuous upward move ....


.. but that cannot be true .... like the Can$ cannot be worth more then the US $ ...


( inset US flag waving pic ) ...

[glocks]

Is anyone else here really pissed at the NDP for continuing to delay this process? Us webmasters need our checks!

[iwantchixx]

I took a look through Kijiji the other day (for those not in Canada that's Ebay's free classified site sort of like craig's list) and there ere quite a few people looking for donations of food, diapers, wipes, laundry soap, formula etc because of the postal strike. They aren't getting their baby bonus and family allowance checks. For some of them that's 40 percent of their monthly income. Postal strike rough on a lot of people.. I'm glad they are working on a back-to-work order.

The strike was on ridiculous grounds anyways. Make an entire country suffer because of retirement, employment and wage benefits that are changing across the board in every industry including their own. Don't like how the company is headed? Go with the competition then.. it's just as bad there. Purolator and UPS have both laid off 100's of employees for the past few years and cut back retirement packages yet only their Quebec based employees (at purolator) are allowed to have a union. Never hear of them striking either. Even though they make less than Canada Post employees and minimal benefits.

[iwantchixx]

Originally Posted by glocks

How would I receive mail from USPS if I live in Canada? Post office box?

If it's an expedited package it goes through SameDay/UPS once it hits Canada. . .

[glocks]

I agree, Canada Post shouldn't be able to hold the entire country hostage. It's too essential. I was told today that the USPS isn't legally allowed to strike, the same system should be here in Canada.

Now, can some of the affiliate program please offer more means of electronic payments like Paxum?
Thanks!

[glocks]

Originally Posted by iwantchixx

If it's an expedited package it goes through SameDay/UPS once it hits Canada. . .

I meant regular mail, however if the postal strike ends Monday as is speculated, there should be no need for anyone to go to such lengths.

[amateurcanada]

For our Canadian affiliates we just wrote the cheque off and did an email money transfer. Safer anyways lol.

[BruceM]

In addition to checks, we can pay by PayPal, Payoneer and wire transfer.

[Adraco]

Originally Posted by glocks

Is anyone else here really pissed at the NDP for continuing to delay this process? Us webmasters need our checks!

It's not like if the government or NDP would know or care of a few hundred or thousand webmasters not getting their check. Small voter group, nothing to be concerned about.

[Twoface31]

this is madness

[the Shemp]

Originally Posted by iwantchixx

I took a look through Kijiji the other day (for those not in Canada that's Ebay's free classified site sort of like craig's list) and there ere quite a few people looking for donations of food, diapers, wipes, laundry soap, formula etc because of the postal strike. They aren't getting their baby bonus and family allowance checks. For some of them that's 40 percent of their monthly income. Postal strike rough on a lot of people.. I'm glad they are working on a back-to-work order.

The strike was on ridiculous grounds anyways. Make an entire country suffer because of retirement, employment and wage benefits that are changing across the board in every industry including their own. Don't like how the company is headed? Go with the competition then.. it's just as bad there. Purolator and UPS have both laid off 100's of employees for the past few years and cut back retirement packages yet only their Quebec based employees (at purolator) are allowed to have a union. Never hear of them striking either. Even though they make less than Canada Post employees and minimal benefits.

On Dec. 1, 1993, Canada Post Corporation purchased a 75% interest in Purolator. In January 1999, Canada Post Corporation purchased an additional interest in Purolator from Onex, increasing its ownership in Purolator to 95.81%. Today, Canada Post Corporation owns 94% of Purolator...