I AGREE the postal workers should receive a fair increase and not against a load of stipulations which equate to a pay cut. I will say one thing – no-one was complaining about the Tory government when many people around the UK were paid to stay at home costing the …
Read More »Rally calls for sick pay for postal workers
The community organisation, Derry Against Fuel Poverty, has responded to the fact that local Royal Mail postal workers have been refused sick pay for sick leave prior to Christmas. Spokesperson Sinead Quinn said Christmas may well be a wonderful and magical time for many but for many others it is fraught …
Read More »Alba Party claim Royal Mail should be nationalised following Scexit despite potential £2.6bn cost
The Alba Party has announced that they want to bring Royal Mail back into public hands in the event of Scexit despite the predicted £2.6billion cost of doing so. Deputy leader Kenny MacAskill made the calls following months of industrial action by postmen and women which has brought postal services …
Read More »By Fighting for Themselves, Trade Unionists Are Standing up for Everyone
This summer, speaking to workers on picket lines, rallies, or at their place of work, I found myself encountering the same words: “I can’t afford to work.” One worker spoke about the loans they’d taken out to pay for the petrol they needed to reach their job, while another listed …
Read More »Blue badge holder at Hengrove Park Leisure Centre ‘in tears’ over parking fines
A Bristol woman has been fined four times for parking in a disabled bay at Hengrove Park Leisure Centre, despite being told by staff that she is permitted to use it. The penalty notices, each for £100 or £60 if paid within 28 days, were issued by Smart Parking Ltd, …
Read More »Royal Mint reveals new coins celebrating NHS and the Flying Scotsman
The collection celebrates the NHS and the Windrush generation, and the Flying Scotsman. The new set will also mark one of the biggest changes to UK coins since decimalisation as the Royal Mint shares that all new coins struck from January 1 2023 will bear the King’s portrait. Royal Mint …
Read More »‘Do not travel’ warning issued as rail strikes affect first week of 2023
Rail operator Northern has issued a new ‘do not travel’ warning to commuters looking to travel during the first week of the new year. From January 3 to January 7, services will be disrupted due to strikes by unions RMT and ASLEF. The news comes as 2022 has been affected …
Read More »Former pope Benedict shared 'great affinity' with late Queen, says Cardinal | Times Series
… and he admired the Queen for continuing her royal duties until the end, according to … Royal Mail strike dates in the run up to Christmas … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail app and website down as customers try to log on
Some Royal Mail customers have reported the organisation’s app is currently down. Royal Mail has said some customers are experiencing “difficulties” when using its website today, (December 28). A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We are very sorry for the difficulties experienced by some customers when using our website today. We …
Read More »When is the next Royal Mail strike? What we know about if there will be more postal strikes in January 2023
Royal Mail workers have been involved in widespread strike action in recent months, as part of a long-running dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have held a series of walkouts, which Royal Mail claims have cost it in excess of £100m. The action …
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