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Postal, Royal Mail Group (EMP)
March 9 2026
Royal Mail delivery driver Mohammed Younis, who died last June aged 73, was a dedicated CWU member who helped establish the Alma Hospital Trust, which provides free healthcare for some of Pakistan’s poorest people, writes his son Madani Younis.
In June 2025, with his family by his side, my father passed on, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape our path. As his eldest son, I carry his legacy and share his journey with you now.
My father, Mohammed Younis, was a Royal Mail delivery driver for most of his working life. Like thousands of CWU members, he worked unsocial hours, drove in all weather, and put in overtime to provide for his family.
He believed deeply in the dignity of work and in the power of standing together.
Growing up, the CWU was a constant presence in our household. I remember meetings, conversations, and the cigarette smoke that filled the front room late into the night, where my father and his union brothers and sisters would talk, debate, and laugh until the early hours.
Often, they would circle the kitchen, hoping for a taste of my mum’s cooking, which became part of the ritual of those long evenings. Those moments shaped my understanding of what solidarity looked like in real life.
My father came from a rural village in one of Pakistan’s poorest regions. From those beginnings, he built a life that crossed borders, cultures and social divides, and was equally at ease speaking with working people, community leaders, and those in positions of authority.
His life’s work, rooted in humility and service, remains an inspiration to us all.
Mohammed with his mother
Alongside his work at Royal Mail and with the union, my father helped to establish the Alma Hospital Trust in 1996 alongside Lord Clarke and many other dedicated board members and family members.
The hospital is named after his mother, who sadly was unable to access proper healthcare or medication when she suffered from leukemia; her experience became a catalyst for his determination to respond to the needs of others.
The Alma Hospital Trust opened its doors in 2007 and has since provided free healthcare to those most in need. The hospital delivers essential care including eye treatment, maternity services, and general healthcare to communities who would otherwise go without.
In recognition of his service, Mohammed Younis was awarded an MBE in 2006 for his contributions to both the postal service and the Alma Hospital Trust. He was never one for accolades, but he took quiet pride in the work itself and in what had been achieved collectively.
CWU members and branches across the UK continue to rally around the Alma Hospital Trust each year.
The CWU remains a significant partner in this work, and this ongoing act of solidarity is essential to the hospital’s ability to serve. We are deeply grateful for that support and remain committed to celebrating and strengthening this relationship with CWU members across the country.
At a time when working people across the world are under pressure, stories like the Alma Hospital Trust demonstrate what unions are capable of. Not only defending rights, but building hope.
My father’s life was shaped by service to his family, his union, and communities far beyond the streets he drove each night. His story reflects the values lived every day by CWU members.
We invite CWU members and supporters to continue standing with the Alma Hospital Trust. Your ongoing support ensures that free, dignified healthcare remains available to those who need it most.
Together, we continue writing the next chapter honouring the legacy of the CWU and Mohammed Younis MBE.
To learn more about the Alma Trust or make a donation, please visit www.almatrust.com or call +44 (0)300 30 20 233.
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