British Royal Mail is facing the first national postal strike in a decade after its workers voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday in favor of industrial action in a dispute over job security and terms and conditions of employment. Over 97 percent of votes from members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) …
Read More »Royal Mail strike could disrupt Christmas post – and maybe a General Election – as workers vote in favour of industrial action
Royal Mail staff have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. It comes amid an ongoing dispute between workers and the firm over jobs security and terms of employment. Although dates for the strike have not yet been revealed, the BBC reports that the union could be considering targeting the …
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Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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Royal enthusiasts have been kept guessing for months over what colour the youngster’s hair would be. Many have speculated Archie Harrison would inherit the famous ginger hair grown by his father Prince Harry. Speaking at tonight’s WellChild Awards in London, Meghan Markle and her husband finally confirmed their son has …
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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 …
Read More »Christmas postal strike looms after Royal Mail workers vote for action | Business
Royal Mail workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of striking in a dispute over job security and employment terms and conditions, raising the threat of industrial action in the run-up to Christmas. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) backed action by 97% in a huge turnout of almost 76%. …
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