Over the festive period, a wave of strikes are set to occur as workers from various industries are set to walk out in hopes of better pay and conditions. From transport to the NHS, education to postal services, tens of thousands are expected to take action as a recession grips …
Read More »All the upcoming strikes and how they could impact on you – including nurses, Royal Mail and teachers
As the cost of living crisis continues to hit a number of workforces are planning industrial action. Already this year the likes of train, mail and security staff strikes have impacted on the public and just this week nurses announced their intention to take industrial action. Some of the strikes …
Read More »Millions of Royal Mail customers face Christmas delivery disruption amid CWU strike action
Millions of customers and thousands of businesses across the UK are facing widespread disruption to deliveries and sales ahead of Christmas amid industrial action. Around 115,000 Royal Mail workers represented by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are currently taking strike action, walking out for 48 hours from Thursday into Black …
Read More »Watch: Royal Mail driver caught on camera overtaking a car and swerving around a pony
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A Royal Mail driver has been caught on camera overtaking a car and then dangerously swerving around a pony on a quiet new New Forest road. Dash cam footage captured the moment …
Read More »In Britain, nearly 200,000 workers are striking on Black Friday
Workers are demanding better pay and working conditions November 25, 2022 7:12 AM Posted: November 25, 2022 7:12 AM Royal Mail vehicles are parked at the Tonbridge Delivery Office in Tonbridge, Kent, as Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) hold a 48-hour strike in a long-running dispute over jobs, …
Read More »Royal Mail CEO warns on strike action
Royal Mail boss Simon Thompson has warned CWU leadership to “reflect on saving Christmas and their members’ jobs” amid ongoing strike action at the group. In a video clip and interview broadcast on Sky News yesterday as the two-day strike began, Thompson said: “We are always available to talk …
Read More »Royal Mail workers and university lecturers continue industrial action
R oyal Mail workers and university lecturers will continue with a strike on Friday in long running disputes over pay, pensions, jobs and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and University and College Union (UCU) walked out on Thursday for 48 hours, with more action planned in the …
Read More »Royal Mail workers and university lecturers continue industrial action
Royal Mail workers and university lecturers will continue with a strike on Friday in long running disputes over pay, pensions, jobs and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and University and College Union (UCU) walked out on Thursday for 48 hours, with more action planned in the coming …
Read More »Royal Mail workers and university lecturers continue industrial action
Royal Mail workers and university lecturers will continue with a strike on Friday in long running disputes over pay, pensions, jobs and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and University and College Union (UCU) walked out on Thursday for 48 hours, with more action planned in the coming …
Read More »Does Royal Mail deliver on Saturday? When postal strike ends and what it means for deliveries this weekend
Strikes involving Royal Mail workers have taken place this week as part of a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have held a series of walkouts in recent weeks, which Royal Mail claimed cost £100 million. The industrial action is continuing into December, …
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