The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) may be entering a national strike.
“Canada Post’s operations may be shut down for the duration of a national strike, which will cause mail-related service disruptions in a number of Municipal service areas,” Municipal officials say.
“Mailed items such as payments, applications, building permits, registrations or other documents could be delayed in arrival and lead to late fees or longer processing times.”
Municipal officials say to avoid late fees, interruptions, or delays, residents are encouraged to use alternate payment or delivery methods where possible including:
– bringing mail directly to a Municipal Service Centre or Customer Service Drop Box
– submitting documents through email where possible
– arranging pre-authorized payments
“Payment due dates will not change and late fees will still apply should payments be missed,” Municipal officials say.
“Property owners can opt to sign up for ebilling to receive their upcoming property tax bill. With sign up available through the Chatham-Kent Property Tax Portal at Property Tax Online Portal – Property Tax.
Learn more about setting up alternate payment methods at www.chatham-kent.ca/services/propertytaxes/Pages/Pay-Property-Taxes.aspx
Municipal Service Centres and Customer Service Drop Boxes are located at:
– Blenheim – 35 Talbot St.
– Bothwell Customer Service Drop Box – 320 Main St.
– Chatham – 315 King St. West
– Dresden – 485 George St.
– Ridgetown – 45 Main St. East
– Thamesville Customer Service Drop Box – 3 London Rd.
– Tilbury – 17 Superior St.
– Wallaceburg – 786 Dufferin Ave.
– Wheatley Customer Service Drop Box – 35 Talbot Rd. West
Hours of operation, directions and Service Ontario information can be found at www.chatham-kent.ca/services/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx.
Employment and Social Services direct bank deposits and reloadable payments are not affected by the Canada Post labour disruption. Clients receiving Ontario Works assistance can complete their income reporting through “My Benefits”, by phone, or email while mail delivery is not available.
Income reporting statements can also be dropped off at one of our offices throughout Chatham-Kent.
Daily cheques will be available by pick-up or delivery by making arrangements with your case manager.
More information will be forthcoming on monthly cheques, landlord and vendor payments.
For more urgent information, please call your case manager at 519-351-8573.
The CKTickets Box Office may be temporarily suspending the mailing of tickets.
All tickets will be held at the box office/will call until further notice and can be picked up at the Capitol Theatre at 238 King St. West in Chatham.
For all other questions and concerns, call 3-1-1 or email ck311@chatham-kent.ca.
