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Royal Mail workers vote in favour of industrial action

Royal Mail is at risk of industrial action during peak season after 97.1% of Communication Workers Union (CWU) members at the company, backed strikes. Also in two separate ballots for CWU members in Parcelforce Worldwide, outcomes of 95 % and 94.7 % in favour of industrial action were returned. The …

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Festive strike fears at Royal Mail as 97% back walkout

ROYAL MAIL workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action — raising the threat of walkouts in the run-up to Christmas. Members of the Communication Workers Union backed action over job security and conditions by 97 per cent after a strong turnout saw almost 76 per cent take part …

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Royal Mail workers vote in favour of strikes

Royal Mail workers have voted “overwhelmingly” in favour of strikes in a dispute over job security and employment terms, the Communication Workers Union has announced. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) backed action by 97% in a huge turnout of almost 76%. CWU reps in Northern Ireland have confirmed …

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The very simple reason why London buses are red

A red double-decker bus is one of the ultimate symbols of London. Although they’re not just any shade of red. London’s buses are Pantone 485 C red, the same colour used by the Royal Mail, London Underground, KitKat, McDonald’s and, of course, MyLondon. You might think it’s all part of …

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Royal Mail Workers Vote to Strike in Blow to U.K. Post

(Bloomberg) — Royal Mail Plc workers voted in favor of a strike that could affect the busy year-end holiday period, potentially throwing the world’s oldest postal service into disarray. About 97% of members backed a national walkout, the U.K.’s Communications Workers Union said on Tuesday. Details of the plan, including …

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Royal Mail Union approves strike action

Royal Mail staff voted overwhelmingly in favour of going on their first strike in a decade. Over 97% of votes by members of the Communication Workers Union backed a strike. The turnout was 76% (around 110,000 UK postal workers). The result was the largest yes vote for national industrial action …

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