Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents postal workers, are planning further walkouts on Dec 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24. CWU general secretary Dave Ward claimed the “unachievable” conditions proposed by postal bosses, which includes starting work three hours later, would “destroy the future of Royal Mail”. …
Read More »Scots Royal Mail staff take further day of strike action over bitter pay dispute
Thousands of Scottish postal workers are taking a further day of strike action today after talks between union representatives and Royal Mail reached a standstill. Around 11,000 members of the Communications Workers Union (CWU) are embroiled in an increasingly bitter dispute over pay and working conditions with the postal service, …
Read More »Royal Mail says you should post earlier than usual this Christmas
R oyal Mail is asking customers to post their mail earlier than usual for Christmas this year as a result of the ongoing strike action by its workers. The company is bringing forward its latest recommended posting dates for domestic and international mail to help manage any impact from planned …
Read More »Royal Mail extends deadline to use old stamps – before they become worthless
The deadline for when you have to use up or swap old stamps has been extended from January 31, 2023 to July 31, 2023 – giving letter senders more time to sort out stamps Royal Mail is phasing out its old stamps with barcoded versions ( Image: Getty/PA) Royal Mail …
Read More »Royal Mail union forced to call off strikes over legal technicality
Unions have been forced to call off a wave of planned strike action at Royal Mail after being challenged by the company on a legal technicality. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents 115,000 Royal Mail employees, said that following a letter from Royal Mail’s legal team, it had decided …
Read More »Post Office reveals hack to slash costs when sending parcels
With the current cost of living crisis putting a strain on everyone’s pockets, even the smallest ways to cut down spending can be really effective. And one tip from the Post Office has revealed how you can reduce the cost when it comes to sending packages, so you avoid paying …
Read More »How to swap out Royal Mail stamps without barcodes 100 days ahead of deadline
T here are just 100 days left to use Royal Mail stamps that don’t have barcodes on them, following the introduction of barcoded stamps in February. Royal Mail introduced the barcoded stamps earlier this year to improve security and efficiency as part of the company’s modernisation drive. As a result, …
Read More »Striking postal union puts HQ up for sale
The trade union bringing Britain’s postal and phone services to a standstill has put its multi million-pound headquarters up for sale as it digs in for a campaign of strike action this winter. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), which is locked in bitter industrial disputes with Royal Mail and BT, …
Read More »Date traditional stamps will no longer be valid and what they’re being replaced with
Traditional stamps will no longer be valid as Royal Mail moves towards a barcoded system for recording mail. The company has set up a swat-out system to ensure postal service users are not out of pocket Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Why your 1st …
Read More »When are the Royal Mail strikes in October? Dates and how you’re affected
Postal workers for the Royal Mail are currently undergoing industrial action in a row with bosses over pay after Royal Mail imposed a 2% pay increase despite UK inflation being close to 10% There are 15 more Royal Mail strike dates scheduled for 2022 ( Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty …
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