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True Dough

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11. Sadly,

Sat Jun 3, 2017, 03:14 PM

Jun 2017

wage and benefit roll backs are a reality in many industries.

Canada Post is another, although their fortunes have fallen farther than most grocery stores. I have an uncle who worked for Canada Post for 30 years and supported his family nicely on his salary. He also received a generous pension when he retired.
Today there are not only fewer Canada Post positions available, but many pay $19/hr with little in the way of benefits. And if you deliver mail, they want you to have your own vehicle in some cases.

The average person is having a harder and harder time getting ahead.

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Sadly, True Dough Jun 2017 #11