The set consists of eight stamps that show the roles and operations of the Marines, including aviation, cold weather, mountains arid-climate, commando training, Band Service, amphibious, and maritime security. Four of the stamps have been illustrated by Graham Turner, a leading military artist who is exploring the history of Royal Marines’ uniforms from 1664 to 1944. The separate miniature sheet …
Read More »Royal Mail Workers Union Calls for 19 Days of Strikes – Other Media news
The planned strikes would be spread across October and November, said the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents 115,000 postal workers at Royal Mail. The union had already set out plans for strikes from late September to early October, Reuters reported. The strikes come days after Royal Mail said it …
Read More »When are the Royal Mail strike dates in 2022? All you need to know as 19 days of strike action planned
Today, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its vast number of members, from collectors and sorters to delivery drivers, to take further national strike action from the end of this week. The proposed dates of the strikes are: Friday, September 30, Saturday, October 1, Thursday, October 13, Thursday, …
Read More »Royal Mail share price unstoppable collapse is underway
Royal Mail Group (LON: RMG) share price collapse gathered momentum this week as concerns about the company’s future continued. The stock crashed by more than 3.40% on Wednesday and reached its lowest level since September 2020. It has fallen by more than 70% from its all-time high. Strikes and cost …
Read More »Symbol Royal Mail employees use to flag homes with dangerous dogs
Royal Mail has shared some ideas on how dog owners can help their postman safely deliver their post after announcing there were about 1,600 reported attacks on their employees last year Dog attacks are a major safety concern for Royal Mail staff ( Image: Getty Images) While you might be …
Read More »everything small businesses need to know
How will the Royal Mail strike affect small businesses? Small businesses with an online shop, whether that’s on Etsy, Depop, or another platform, will need to adjust estimated delivery times if using Royal Mail over this period. Post offices will remain open as they aren’t involved in this dispute, so …
Read More »Royal Mail slumps as union targets online retail deliveries – The Irish Times
Royal Mail shares tumbled after its main union unveiled plans to extend strikes involving 115,000 workers to disrupt online retail deliveries in the run up to Christmas. The 19 days of walkouts, a mixture of single strikes and rolling action, will cover peak mail periods in October and November, including …
Read More »Royal Mail proudly displays Royal Marine Commandos on new stamps
The Royal Mail has today unveiled a new collection of stamps showcasing both the history of the Royal Marines, and the modern day operations. There are eight stamps in the main set, with a further four illustrating changes to the Royal Marine Commando uniform throughout history. The set depicts some …
Read More »Black Friday and Christmas present delay chaos as Royal Mail to strike for 19 days
The Communication Workers Union announced the action across the Royal Mail Group’s network over October and November, which could hamper Black Friday and Christmas deliveries Royal Mail workers are due to strike for a further 19 days ( Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Christmas and Black Friday online deliveries …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to strike for 19 days as union says ‘it’s now or never’
Royal Mail workers are set to hold 19 days of strike action during peak postal times in the lead up to Christmas. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said that strikes over pay and condition disputes will cover Black Friday and Cyber Monday – two of the busiest shopping days of …
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