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Strike action may have been called off on the ferries, but Royal Mail workers are today (Wednesday) continuing their walk out in what is another dispute over pay.
Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are striking across the UK including at Ryde, Sandown and Newport sorting offices. More than 115,000 union members are on strike nationwide.
Back in February, the CWU contacted the Royal Mail Group seeking an adjustment in wages amidst the cost of living crisis. It was at this time also that the company announced a £758million profit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The original date for the implementation of the pay rise was due to be April, however, the company failed to arrange a meeting until well into the month. The reward from those in charge during those meetings, was to table an offer for no pay rise unless the union agreed with some extremely specific demands.
Members of the union originally asked for a pay rise of 9% to offset the rising cost of living and inflation – a demand that Royal Mail refused.
Since this time they have imposed a 2% pay award – which the union hasn’t accepted – and a further 3.5% on top of the original 2%. but the extra 3.5% is dependent on certain conditions – something workers don’t feel happy with.
Further strike days are planned for Thursday 8th and Friday 9th September.
Letters will not be delivered on strike days and some parcels will be delayed, Royal Mail warns. However, the company says it aims to delivery as many Special Delivery and Tracked24 parcels as it can, with priority also given to COVID tests.
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