East Londonderry MLA Claire Sugden has expressed solidarity with striking postal workers in Coleraine as they prepare to enter their sixth month of industrial action. Royal Mail workers in the Communication Workers Union have held a series of strike days since August, demanding improved pay and conditions. Ms Sugden met …
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A pensioner was left bemused after a package was delivered to his home – nine years after he originally posted it. Michael McQuaide, 67, had posted the parcel in October 2013 but the post has now been returned to him by the Royal Mail with a label which says ‘unable …
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Receive the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters around the world Sign up for our free Morning Headlines email Royal Mail has warned customers about this “services will be affected” by postal workers going on strike over wages, job security and working conditions in succession, adding that …
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(Bloomberg) — Royal Mail said the company is battling for survival and accused a union of “peddling lies” in a strongly-worded letter to staff ahead of another round of strikes. Postal workers will walk out on Friday and Saturday, disrupting the delivery of Christmas gifts and cards in a blow …
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IDS (LON: IDS) share price has been in a freefall in 2022 as the company fights for its life. The stock of Royal Mail’s parent company plunged to a low of 174.3p in October, which was about 67% below the highest level this year. Its market cap has plunged to …
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H undreds of thousands of workers across several sectors have voted to go on strike in recent months, including rail employees, bus drivers, teachers, Royal Mail workers, and civil servants. Here’s all you need to know about those involved: Rail workers Rail unions announced on November 22 several 48-hour walkouts …
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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Royal Mail has warned customers that “services will be affected” by postal workers striking in a row over pay, job security and working conditions, adding that the walkouts …
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eBay UK announced today it is extending seller protections from late deliveries until 7 January 2023 as a result of the Royal Mail strike, which also includes its Parcelpost division. The company also maintains a Royal Mail Industrial Action information page where it provides updates to sellers about the situation …
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The chief executive of Royal Mail chief executive has been forced to use a security escort after violence erupted on strikers’ picket lines. © Future Publishing via Getty Images Members of the CWU take part in a rally in Parliament Square as part of the Royal Mail strikes – Future …
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The Royal Mail CEO has been forced to deploy a security escort after violence broke out on strikers’ pickets. Simon Thompson is believed to have engaged security to protect him as he travels through Royal Mail sorting offices and other sites. Mr Thompson said over the summer that he would …
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