Royal Mail

Q: How did the current strike originate? A: The strike’s roots can be traced back to 2007, when Royal Mail signed a 14-page Pay and Modernisation Agreement with the Communication Workers Union (CWU). Unfortunately, the document was extremely vague in places and left too much room for interpretation by either …

Ken Clarke today gave the clearest indication yet that a Conservative Government would privatise the whole of Royal Mail in a move to tackle Britain’s postal services. More: continued here

GP fears over swine flu jab deliveriesHealthcare RepublicAs GP went to press, nationwide 24-hour strikes by Royal Mail staff were expected on 22 and 23 October. Dr Peter Holden, GPC pandemic flu lead said: 'Most …and more » More: continued here

A two-day national postal strike has begun after last-ditch talks between the Royal Mail and union bosses broke down without agreement. More: continued here

'Royal Mail is worth fighting for, or in 10 years the service will not exist'guardian.co.ukForty-five-year-old Derrick Francis, who has worked for Royal Mail for 20 years, had recently gone on strike for 15 days, losing more than £1000 in earnings … More: continued here

Sydney Morning Herald Mail strike hits BritainSydney Morning HeraldBritain faces a two-day national postal strike as Royal Mail workers protest against modernisation plans. 23/10/09 Up next… Tiny pig sales surge in UK … More: continued here

Two days of industrial action begins bringing Royal Mail services to a halt, with further industrial action expected to be held next week. More: continued here

A two-day national postal strike has begun after last-ditch talks between the Royal Mail and union bosses broke down yesterday. More: continued here

WA today Mail strike hits BritainWA todayBritain faces a two-day national postal strike as Royal Mail workers protest against modernisation plans. 23/10/09 Up next… Tiny pig sales surge in UK …and more » More: continued here

The Communication Workers Union says that it will hold more strikes next week, in addition to the 48 hours of industrial action already underway. Copy: Up to 42,000 mail centre staff and drivers are on strike today in a dispute with Royal Mail over pay and modernisation. More: continued here