Royal Mail

The latest three-day Royal Mail strikes are set to go ahead today (29 October) as the CWU warned that there was every prospect that longer strikes could take place. More: continued here

Royal Mail bosses in suits were seen carrying bags filled with mail from offices in central London, with one even hiring a taxi to ensure customers got their post. More: continued here

LETTER: The Royal Mail is a valuable and essential publicly-owned service with a committed workforce that deserves the public’s support. More: continued here

Royal Mail wrote to all its employees last week to offer them “protection” should they choose to break this week’s strike—but just how far will Royal Mail go to shield scabs from the company’s own managers? More: continued here

Phil Muncaster, V3.co.uk , Thursday 29 October 2009 at 15:23:00 Postal service killing itself as online traders seek alternatives The Royal Mail is “committing suicide” by its strike action, as most online retailers have already lined up alternative carriers to deliver orders, according to the founder of e-commerce success story …

The latest wave of Royal Mail strikes has begun, despite union leaders claiming they are close to a deal. More: continued here

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has warned of extended strike action as the latest three-day Royal Mail strikes got under way today (29 October). More: continued here

Royal Mail bosses today attempted to beat the three-day national strike by delivering post in black cabs. More: continued here

Some Royal Mail temp staff 'play parcel basketball'Parcel2GoAn undercover journalist who signed on as a temporary worker for the Royal Mail has revealed that some of the others who have been brought in play a game … More: continued here

Thugs beat Royal Mail driver with iron barKilburn TimesROBBERS who targeted a Royal Mail delivery van were forced to flee empty handed when the brave driver fought back despite being hit repeatedly with a metal … More: continued here