In a small town in Ontario, Canada, a group of Canada Post employees, represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), decide to go on strike to protest against what they perceive as poor working conditions. The employees, who are responsible for sorting and delivering mail in the local community, have been experiencing increased workloads, long hours, and inadequate compensation.

*The employees have tried to negotiate with Canada Post management through

CUPW, but their concerns have not been adequately addressed. Frustrated with the lack of progress and feeling that their concerns are being ignored, the employees vote to go on strike to demand better working conditions, fair wages, and improved job security.

As a result of the strike, mail delivery in the town comes to a halt, and local residents, businesses, and government agencies are affected. Mail and packages that were expected to arrive are delayed, and important documents, such as bills, invoices, and government notices, are not delivered on time. Businesses that rely on timely mail delivery for their operations, such as online retailers and small local shops, face disruptions in their supply chains and customer communications. Government agencies, including those that provide essential services, such as welfare checks or medical prescriptions, experience delays in their mail communications, causing inconvenience to the recipients.

Canada Post management and CUPW engage in negotiations to resolve the strike, with discussions taking place at the local and national levels. The strike receives widespread media coverage, with opinions divided on whether the employees' demands are reasonable or not. Some members of the community express support for the striking employees, recognizing their grievances and the importance of fair working conditions. Others, however, express frustration with the disruption caused by the strike, especially those who rely on mail services for their personal or business needs.

From a Canadian business law perspective:

1. What are the arguments that can be made for all parties?
2. What do you propose should be done to come to some form of resolution?
3. What do you recommend should be done to prevent this from happening again?
4. What would you do if you were the owner of the business in this situation?