The Royal Mail has today unveiled a new collection of stamps showcasing both the history of the Royal Marines, and the modern day operations. There are eight stamps in the main set, with a further four illustrating changes to the Royal Marine Commando uniform throughout history. The set depicts some …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to strike for 19 days as union says ‘it’s now or never’
Royal Mail workers are set to hold 19 days of strike action during peak postal times in the lead up to Christmas. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said that strikes over pay and condition disputes will cover Black Friday and Cyber Monday – two of the busiest shopping days of …
Read More »Royal Mail symbol used to warn employees of dangerous dogs
Royal Mail has shared some tips for dog owners after it was reported there’s an average of 32 attacks on its delivery staff each week in the UK. This adds up to around 1,673 attacks last year, with some leading to permanent and disabling injuries. The postal company has responded …
Read More »Royal Mail to go on strike for 19 days over important ‘peak periods’
Several peak mailing periods will be dramatically impacted after Royal Mail workers voted to strike for a further 19 days over the next couple of months. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas build-up could be under threat with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) stating that strike action will take …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to stage 19 DAYS of strikes over next two months
Royal Mail has announced workers will stage 19 days of strike action over the next two months. In an ongoing deteriorating dispute over pay and conditions, the Communication Workers Union announced that the action in October and November will be a mixture of single days and rolling action across Royal …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to stage 19 more strikes over next two months amid pay row
Royal Mail workers are to stage a further 19 strikes in the next two months in a deteriorating dispute over pay and conditions. The Communication Workers Union announced the action in October and November will be a mixture of single days and rolling action across Royal Mail Group’s network. The …
Read More »Royal Mail staff to strike for 19 days in run-up to Christmas
Royal Mail staff will strike for 19 strikes in the next two months. The Communication Workers Union announced that the action in October and November will be a mixture of single days and rolling action. CWU general secretary Dave Ward said: “This is a significant announcement, but it is one …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to take 19 days of strike action in long-running dispute over pay and conditions
Royal Mail workers are to stage 19 strikes in October and November as a continuing dispute over pay and conditions continues. The Communication Workers Union announced that the action over the next two months will be a mixture of single days and rolling action across the network of the Royal …
Read More »Royal Mail Christmas jobs near Surrey where you could earn £18 an hour
If you’re in need of a bit of extra cash this Christmas, one of the best options might be a seasonal role at Royal Mail. Every year the postal service hires thousands of additional temporary workers to handle the increased volume of cards, letters and parcels being sent around the …
Read More »The harmless reason Royal Mail writes ‘P’ on letters
A Royal Mail employee has revealed exactly why there is a random letter written on people’s post – and it’s not as sinister as some dog owners think. After spotting the letter “P” scribbled on post, many people were quick to suggest what it could mean, with some fearing it …
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