POSTAL services in the Kendal area could be under further threat of permanent disruption if fears that the town’s collection office could close turn out to be founded, according to MP Tim Farron. Mr Farron has been an advocate for the retention of local post offices in the area and says …
Read More »York postal workers say they are striking to save the service – otherwise it ‘can’t last much longer’
Striking postal workers in York say they’ve walked out because they fear the service could be lost forever. Postmen and women represented by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walked out out for their fifth day of December action today (Friday). Royal Mail, which the CWU says has offered a pay increase …
Read More »How do you pick the perfect concert piano? Inside the Royal Conservatory’s $300,000 bet
The nightmare began two weeks before the unveiling. Jim Anagnoson’s standard anxiety dream, in which he was onstage at the piano and realized the conductor was beating his baton to a piece Anagnoson didn’t play – that dream he knew. Most concert pianists had their own version of it. Anagnoson …
Read More »‘Catastrophic’ Royal Mail strikes costing Plymouth firm thousands
A Plymouth business owner claims her firm has lost between £10,000 and £20,000 because of the Royal Mail strikes. Hannah Daragon, who runs Hannah’s Games, said the industrial action has had a big impact on her trade as she has been unable to get items to customers. Postal workers have …
Read More »Royal Mail delivers final Christmas blow as postal workers stop delivering letters and parcels
The Royal Mail walked out again yesterday and stopped delivering letters and parcels – only prioritising special services. Some 115,000 members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) went on strike for the 17th day, having cost the organisation over £100million already. It means last minute cards and presents will not …
Read More »Postal workers set to strike ‘for as long as it takes’, says CWU general secretary | UK News
Postal workers have staged a series of strikes over the last few months, but have continued them in December after negotiations with Royal Mail failed to make any progress. Royal Mail has criticised the action as ‘a cynical attempt to hold Christmas to ransom’. Source link
Read More »Christmas Post Office Opening Hours: Christmas Holidays 2022: What are the Post Office opening hours?
Before facing the winter temperature, double-check the business hours since they may have changed. If you need to know the Christmas post office hours, here are all the details: Given that hours of operation might vary from branch to branch, using the Branch Finder tool is recommended. Due to a …
Read More »Royal Mail delivers final Christmas blow as postal workers stop delivering letters and parcels
Royal Mail delivers final Christmas blow as postal workers stop delivering letters and parcels in 17th day of strike action Some 115,000 members of the (CWU) went on strike for the 17th day Last minute cards and presents will not to make it in time for Christmas Postmen are prioritising …
Read More »UK strikes December 23: UK strikes update, December 23: Who all are on strike and how will it affect you?
It is December 23, which means there are just two days left to Christmas, and it is also Day 23 of the strike action that started in December. It is envisaged that the protests will continue till December 25. December 23 Strikes and Protests People from some of the major …
Read More »‘Businesses will be going under because of this’: The cost of the Royal Mail strike
Small businesses are struggling to survive against the rocketing cost of living crisis and the Royal Mail strike. Speaking to people who run companies that rely on delivers, the MEN discovered a shocking rise in abuse and huge losses, with one company reporting losses up to £15k this year. Members …
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