Royal Mail

London – A national strike by postal workers crippled Britain’s Royal Mail services Thursday in an escalating dispute over modernization, partial privatization and job losses. As thousands of postal workers mounted picket lines at the start of a 48-h… More: continued here

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