Sending Christmas cards and presents has become a lot more complicated this year because of the Royal Mail strike. With posties planning further strikes, people will need to be organised and deliver their items much earlier. Here’s what you need to know. Walkouts are being staged on the following dates:• …
Read More »Do you support the Royal Mail workers’ strike?
Postal workers started their 48-hour strike action today (December 14). This is also the third day out of a total of six that postal workers in the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are staging walk-outs in the run-up to Christmas. As a result, Royal Mail has brought forward the final posting …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to descend on Holyrood to seek First Minister’s support
Postal strike Hundreds of Royal Mail workers are set to march outside the Scottish Parliament calling on the First Minister to assist in their dispute with company bosses over pay. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said planned Christmas strikes are to go ahead as talks between the two sides remain …
Read More »Royal Mail Christmas strikes to go ahead
Royal Mail workers will go ahead with the strikes planned for December 14, 15, 23 and 24. ‘) } // –> On December 13, the CWU requested a back-dated pay deal of 9% over 18 months and a long-term job security commitment from Royal Mail CEOs. The union also reportedly …
Read More »Royal Mail workers brave freezing cold for latest 48-hour strike
Postal workers out on strike in Welshpool. Photo by Phil Blagg Photography. Workers at the Welshpool Delivery Office, in Powys, have been trying to keep warm – with thick coats and a log fire – as they stood outside the centre early on Wednesday morning. It is the latest round …
Read More »Royal Mail strike adds to UK chaos ahead of Christmas
London, Dec 14 (EFE).- Workers of British Royal Mail began a 48-hour strike on Wednesday amid industrial action of other essential sectors and heavy snowfall that is disrupting transport across the country. Travelers continue to face rail services disruptions after members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport …
Read More »Are Post Offices open today? How the Royal Mail strike on Wednesday 14 December affects postal services
Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will be striking once again after having held a series of walkouts in recent months that Royal Mail claims cost £100m. Workers most recently walked out on Friday and Sunday last week. They also went on strike over Black Friday, one of the …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to stage fresh 48-hour strike
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Royal Mail workers will stage a fresh 48-hour strike from Wednesday in an increasing bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Members of …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to stage fresh 48-hour strike starting on Wednesday
R oyal Mail workers will stage a fresh 48-hour strike from Wednesday in an increasing bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will mount picket lines outside sorting and delivery offices across the country. The two sides have held talks in recent weeks …
Read More »Royal Mail workers warn of ‘Christmas meltdown’ in strike action over ‘imposed’ pay deal
Postal workers are set to walk out across the country in the latest 48-hour strike over a bitter pay row. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) accused Royal Mail of creating a “Christmas meltdown” due to their refusal to return to talks over an “imposed” 2% wage rise. It’s …
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