POSTAL workers in Ellesmere Port were striking again last week, as union members warned the public of the “end of Royal Mail as we know it”. 115,000 employees across the UK chose to strike on Thursday, November 24 and Black Friday, November, 25. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) – which represents …
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With inflation, the rising cost of living and bills going through the roof, this year has been one gripped by strike action. Workers across a range of industries have walked out, taking part in industrial action to demand better working conditions from bosses. We have seen Birmingham New Street turn …
Read More »Royal Mail Strikes December 2022: When are the postal strikes?
Royal Mail workers are set to stage more strikes in December over rows regarding pay and working conditions. The strikes come as the Communication Workers Union (CWU) told staff of the strike dates in early November. A WU spokesperson said: “The CWU want a negotiated settlement with Royal Mail Group and will continue to engage the company …
Read More »Royal Mail Strikes December 2022: When are the postal strikes?
Royal Mail workers are set to stage more strikes in December over rows regarding pay and working conditions. The strikes come as the Communication Workers Union (CWU) told staff of the strike dates in early November. A WU spokesperson said: “The CWU want a negotiated settlement with Royal Mail Group and will continue to engage the company …
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Whether you are about to delve into your loft for last year’s festive favourite, or buying a new one, a ‘faux fir’ Christmas tree is a firm favourite for many. And with December fast approaching, most of us will be starting to think about putting up our decorations soon, to …
Read More »Where Next For GBP/EUR Exchange Rate Buyers?
The Pound-to-Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate soared to a near one-month high last week as a risk-on mood and hopes of a milder UK recession boosted the Pound (GBP). At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1631, over 1% higher than at the start of the week. Pound (GBP) …
Read More »Christmas parcels: what are the last posting dates and best ways to send? | Money
Send early The rule is simple here. The earlier you send your gifts, the cheaper the service. It is already too late to use Royal Mail’s lowest-priced option for most overseas destinations but there are still plenty of other services including standard, international tracked and signature to choose from. The …
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A new campaign has been launched urging people across Scotland to have open conversations about suicide. The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) campaign is seeking to break down barriers on the issue. It aims to empower people to ask the question of others; ‘Are you thinking about suicide?’. The …
Read More »Unions told ‘there simply isn’t the money’ to give public sector workers inflation-busting pay rises
Union leaders were warned that the Government cannot afford inflation-busting pay rises for public sector workers today as the country braces for a wave of brutal Christmas strikes. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he did not have ‘a bottomless pit of taxpayers money’ to hand out to rail workers, nurses …
Read More »Dates in December and Christmas last posting details
Royal Mail workers are to launch a fresh wave of strikes throughout December in a round of industrial action set to cause misery for millions of households posting gifts in the run up to Christmas. The walkouts have been organised by the Communication Workers’ Union amid a row with the …
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