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World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to workers involved in Saturday’s strikes in Britain. These saw the almost complete shutdown of the UK’s rail network, alongside a national strike by 115,000 postal workers, and industrial action at two of the country’s largest ports, Liverpool and Felixstowe. At the train drivers …

H undreds of people braved the rain in Edinburgh on Saturday morning to show their support for rail and postal workers taking strike action. Aslef and the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) voted “resoundingly” to take industrial action against the companies they say have failed to give workers a …

R oyal Mail workers will mount picket lines outside Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices again on Saturday in a continuing dispute over pay and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walked out on a 48-hour strike on Friday, hitting deliveries of post across the country. Talks between …

Royal Mail workers presented by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will be taking industrial action for 19 days across the next two months. A 48-hour strike is currently in place until as action continues in the long-running disputes over low pay and working conditions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) called …

THOUSANDS of postal workers across the country began a 48-hour strike action today morning against the “Uberisation” of Royal Mail. About 115,000 members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) gathered today to demand better pay and working conditions, and are set to be back today for more. The action will be followed by 19 …

P icket lines have been mounted outside Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices after workers launched a 48-hour strike in a worsening dispute over pay. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walked out, hitting deliveries of post across the country. Talks between the two sides were held on Thursday …

Workers at Royal Mail are set to strike again. A full list of dates have been released which will affect people who are waiting for parcels and letters. Royal Mail workers were set to hold 19 days of strike action during peak postal times in the lead up to Christmas. …

Workers from the Royal Mail took to the picket lines across the North East today as part of the first day of 21 planned dates in coming months. Members from the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) from across the region walked out as they seek to a resolution with the Royal …

Royal Mail customers have hit out at striking posties, claiming the 48-hour stoppage will ‘kill businesses’ and leave patients waiting for news on important scans and appointments.  Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) took to the picket lines today, hitting deliveries of post across the country, ahead of a …

Staff at Royal Mail will be taking part in industrial action for several days next month. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have staged strikes amid long-running disputes over low pay and working conditions. There are 19 days of industrial action planned in total, which are likely to affect …