Unrest threatens private link-upFinancial TimesFurther postal strikes would worsen Royal Mail's financial plight, accelerate the switch to e-mail and … More: continued here
Read More »First Minister forced to explain double standards on Royal Mail (Scottish Liberal Democrats)
“Alex Salmond today demonstrated the SNP’s double standards when it comes to Royal Mail. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail union told to ‘shut up’ (Guardian Unlimited)
The head of Royal Mail set the scene for tense talks with leaders of the communications workers’ union (CWU) when he called on them to “shut up” and stop making “nonsensical” claims. Adam Crozier, chief executive of Royal Mail, turned on the CWU as the two sides prepared for talks …
Read More »Royal Fail: Firebox game parodies Royal Mail strikes (Revolution)
LONDON – Firebox is attempting to tap into public fury at the Royal Mail strikes by creating a game that parodies the amassed backlog of undelivered mail. More: continued here
Read More »Postal strikes: Royal Mail and union resume talks (Daily Telegraph)
The Royal Mail and CWU in fresh bid to head off further strikes. More: continued here
Read More »Report: Stimulus created, saved 650K jobs – United Press International
Report: Stimulus created, saved 650K jobsUnited Press InternationalOfficials from the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and managers of the Royal Mail resumed talks Thursday night following a collapse of negotiations the …and more » More: continued here
Read More »(AFX UK Focus) 2009-10-30 16:52 UK post workers to hold third wave of strikes-Royal Mail (Interactive Investor)
LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Britain’s postal workers will stage a third wave of strikes in November, the Royal Mail said on Friday, in an escalating dispute over pay, jobs and modernisation. Thousands of postal workers will take part in one-day strikes on Nov. 6 and Nov. 9, the state-owned …
Read More »Royal Mail privatisation threat grows as strikes continue (Politics.co.uk via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
The Conservatives could privatise the Royal Mail outright if they win the general election and strikes continue, it has been reported. More: continued here
Read More »UK post workers to hold third wave of strikes-Royal Mail – Reuters
Times Online UK post workers to hold third wave of strikes-Royal MailReutersLONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Britain's postal workers will stage a third wave of strikes in November, the Royal Mail said on Friday, in an escalating dispute …35 million letters delayed in UK post strikeCNN InternationalRoyal Mail Postal Strikes: …
Read More »Partnership approach can ease Royal Mail problems (Belfast Telegraph)
The recent outbreak of rolling one-day strike action by members of the Communications Workers Union is the latest episode in a long-running drama involving the Royal Mail that can be traced back to the early 2000s. Related Stories The lucrative business of funding terror groups Let battle commence Nicole Kidman’s …
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