Royal Mail workers vote in favour of industrial action

Royal Mail is at risk of industrial action during peak season after 97.1% of Communication Workers Union (CWU) members at the company, backed strikes. Also in two separate ballots for CWU members in Parcelforce Worldwide, outcomes of 95 % and 94.7 % in favour of industrial action were returned. The …

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Festive strike fears at Royal Mail as 97% back walkout

ROYAL MAIL workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action — raising the threat of walkouts in the run-up to Christmas. Members of the Communication Workers Union backed action over job security and conditions by 97 per cent after a strong turnout saw almost 76 per cent take part …

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Royal Mail workers vote in favour of strikes

Royal Mail workers have voted “overwhelmingly” in favour of strikes in a dispute over job security and employment terms, the Communication Workers Union has announced. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) backed action by 97% in a huge turnout of almost 76%. CWU reps in Northern Ireland have confirmed …

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The very simple reason why London buses are red

A red double-decker bus is one of the ultimate symbols of London. Although they’re not just any shade of red. London’s buses are Pantone 485 C red, the same colour used by the Royal Mail, London Underground, KitKat, McDonald’s and, of course, MyLondon. You might think it’s all part of …

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Royal Mail Workers Vote to Strike in Blow to U.K. Post

(Bloomberg) — Royal Mail Plc workers voted in favor of a strike that could affect the busy year-end holiday period, potentially throwing the world’s oldest postal service into disarray. About 97% of members backed a national walkout, the U.K.’s Communications Workers Union said on Tuesday. Details of the plan, including …

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Royal Mail Union approves strike action

Royal Mail staff voted overwhelmingly in favour of going on their first strike in a decade. Over 97% of votes by members of the Communication Workers Union backed a strike. The turnout was 76% (around 110,000 UK postal workers). The result was the largest yes vote for national industrial action …

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U.K. outlines legislation to rein in pension plan abuses

In efforts to protect £1.5 trillion ($1.9 trillion) in savings held by private pension plans, proposed legislation will allow the The Pensions Regulator to tackle irresponsible fund management by setting funding standards for troubled pension funds and utilizing criminal sanctions to punish executives for risky decisions. The Pension Schemes Bill, …

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