Reports suggest there was no progress in the discussion, and there will be action for at least 19 more days by the union before peak periods like Cyber Monday, Christmas, and Black Friday.
The strike is on September 30 and October 1.
Strike action is taking place today and tomorrow. Services will be affected.
For the latest info visit: https://t.co/FrvroKTEHD pic.twitter.com/LxQJvLSzvP
— Royal Mail (@RoyalMail) September 30, 2022
Royal Mail forewarned customers about the disrupted services and took to Twitter. It said, “We’ll do what we can to keep services running, but there will be disruption. Please post your items as early as possible.”
The strike would be the biggest of 2022 as the Communication Workers Union says around 1,15,000 members will walk out. The Communication Workers Union has plans to strike for 19 more days throughout October and November.
David Ward, Communication Workers Union general secretary, said the announcement is significant and matches the Royal Mail Group’s member’s anger. He said the Royal Mail Group’s chief executive treats its workers as stupid.
FAQs
Q1. Why have the Royal Mail workers launched a 48-hour strike?
A1. Workers at the Royal Mail have a dispute for pay and have launched a strike for 48 hours.
Q2. Will the strike last for 48 hours or more?
A2. The Communication Workers Union has plans to strike for 19 more days throughout October and November apart from this 48-hour strike.
Q3. Will Royal Mail’s services be affected?
A3. Royal Mail said it would try to continue its services, but disruption is inevitable.
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