The public should be able to rely on Royal Mail, especially at this time of year ALAMY These are uncertain times for the Royal Mail. By law, the postal service is required to deliver letters six days a week throughout the United Kingdom, and deliver parcels five days a week. …
Read More »Last Christmas post for the Queen as Royal Mail release stamps featuring late monarch’s silhouette
Last Christmas post for the Queen as Royal Mail chiefs release festive stamps featuring late monarch’s silhouette for final time Set of six art deco-style stamps focus on key moments from the Nativity story The silhouette of the Queen’s profile has appeared on festive stamps since 1967 The 2022 Christmas …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to go on strike during Black Friday
Published: 7:12 AM November 2, 2022 Updated: 7:23 AM November 2, 2022 Royal Mail workers have announced two 48-hour strikes that will coincide with the busiest online shopping days. Communication Workers Union (CWU) at the Royal Mail will take action between November 24 and 25 and then again on November 30 …
Read More »Royal Mail workers days of strikes after ‘unacceptable’ pay offer to fall on Black Friday | UK | News
The dates of the strikes will be November 25 and 26, timed to disrupt Black Friday plus November 30 and December 1, which will affect Cyber Monday. The CWU General Secretary, Dave Ward, said industrial action will continue until Christmas unless the dispute is resolved. The CWU called the Royal …
Read More »HR Magazine – Royal Mail faces backlash over gig economy workforce plans
Royal Mail employees will strongly oppose plans to introduce gig economy style measures into the company following the latest breakdown in pay negotiations. The company plans to introduce owner drivers into its workforce in a service similar to Uber. As well as bringing in new workers on lower …
Read More »Royal Mail to strike over Black Friday and Cyber Monday – Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe
Royal Mail to strike over Black Friday and Cyber Monday – Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged This website uses cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Accept To find out more please read …
Read More »Shipping giant Maersk warns of looming global recession; Royal Mail workers to strike on Black Friday – business live | Business
Key events Filters BETA Key events (7)UK (3)Next Plc (3)Europe (3) The boss of Maersk has also warned that Europe is close to entering a recession and the US economy may not be far behind. After predicting that global container demand could fall 4% this year, CEO Soren Skou told …
Read More »Islay residents face Royal Mail nightmare amid postie shortage
Residents on Islay have been left without postal deliveries for over a week, as posties say they’ve been forced to leave due to working conditions that left them relying on handouts. Locals say they’ve only been given updates on the situation via a local Facebook page, with fears for those …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to stage 48-hour strikes in pay dispute | Royal Mail
Royal Mail workers will stage two 48-hour strikes around Black Friday and Cyber Monday after their union rejected the company’s latest pay offer and programme for change, describing it as a “declaration of war on posties”. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents Royal Mail staff, announced on Tuesday night …
Read More »Royal Mail postal workers to strike on Black Friday
“The CWU is playing a dangerous game with its members’ jobs and the future of Royal Mail. We apologise to our customers for the inconvenience the CWU’s continued strike action will cause. We are doing all we can to minimise delays and keep people, businesses and the country connected”, they …
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