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Members of the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) have taken large scale strike action over the past 12 months with industrial action in December causing widespread disruption to the postal service over the Christmas period – traditionally its buisiest time.
Royal Mail said that the three-year agreement includes a 10 per cent salary increase, some of which was given in 2022, a one-off lump sum of £500 for CWU members working for Royal Mail and Parcelforce and a commitment to no compulsory redundancies
Median pay at Royal Mail is £32,465 a year, and the average pay for a postal delivery worker is £25,777.
76% of workers have voted to accept the Business Recovery, Transformation and Growth Agreement, which was brokered between Royal Mail bosses and union representatives earlier in the year.
Despite taking the deal, CWU officials have warned Royal Mail will be “finished forever” if a CEO who repeats the “same old mantras” is chosen to run the company.
Commenting, CWU General Secretary Dave Ward said: “This has been the most challenging period in both the history of the union and the company, and I want to thank every single member that has voted in this ballot.
“Our members will know it doesn’t end with today’s result – we all know what is going on in workplaces across the UK and we are going to deal with it.
“Many workers simply do not trust Royal Mail Group because of the company’s lack of integrity and the way they are being treated.
“Some wanted more from an agreement. Others find the prospect of changes such as later finishes unpalatable.
“Our job in the coming weeks and months is to make sure their voices continue to be heard.
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“Far from being an endorsement of the actions of Royal Mail Group, this result will be the start of the union reconnecting in every workplace.
A spokesman for Royal Mail said.”The agreement provides Royal Mail a platform for the next phase of stabilising the business whilst continuing to drive efficiencies and change,”
“The three-year pay deal agreed provides certainty for employees and ensures Royal Mail remains the industry leader on pay, terms and conditions.”
