passport office?

[trudycanada]

My passport is about to expire, does anybody know if they are still on strike?

 

[Debbie]

Not now. I got my passport early last week or late the week before. It took about 3-4 weeks from the time that I sent for it (by mail) which was during the strike. My sister took her family's in personally and had them back within 10 days. Yeah for the passport office!

 

[NancyK]

We got our passports last Tuesday. It only took 5 working days. However, it's my understanding that they haven't settled their contract yet. There is a vote taking place over the next few weeks and if the membership turns it down, they could be back out on strike. I would definitely get into the office ASAP. I know we have federal government workers on the DIS. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks.

 

[Sandyincanada]

I would go right away in person, if possible. We are voting in a few weeks (CRA) so I would think Customs will be right behind us and from what I understand, the Union is urging them to vote the contract down as there are roll backs and wage freezes so go now!

 

[filet1970]

Don't worry!
I went to the passport office the Friday of the strike week. I was worried that I wouldn't have my passport if the strike continued but the guy told me that even on strike people were working on them and there shouldn't be any delays. I got it within 7 days.
Anyways, as to possible strike in the future, the voting will be done on such a long period of time (ex. Table 1's voting dates are up to Jan26 then they'll have to count the votes....) Where I work, we actually don't expect to be back on strike or have an agreement before March-April!

 

[trudycanada]

I just went today, will have it by the 18th at the lastest, although we have plenty of time before the trip didn't want to get stuck!!