Grenades, drugs and guns were found by police during a series of dawn raids across Greater Manchester and Liverpool. This morning (Wednesday), officers executed eight raids and arrested 12 people. Detectives searched properties on Falside Walk and Pirie Walk, in Newton Heath; and Warwick Road and Medlock Road in Failsworth, …
Read More »Royal Mail workers: did you vote to strike? | Business
Royal Mail workers have voted to strike over job insecurity and employment terms and conditions, raising fears there could be walkouts in the run-up to Christmas. Communication Workers Union (CWU) members backed industrial action by 97% in a turnout of almost 76%. The vote could potentially lead to the first …
Read More »Royal Mail strike 2019: Why are workers walking out? Will I be able to send post for Christmas?
The latest headlines in your inbox Royal Mail is facing its first national postal strike in a decade after staff voted overwhelmingly for action. The walkout was backed by around 110,000 members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), in a huge turnout of 76 per cent. The strike dates have yet …
Read More »After overwhelming strike vote at Royal Mail Group rank-and-file postal workers need a socialist strategy
After overwhelming strike vote at Royal Mail Group rank-and-file postal workers need a socialist strategy By the Socialist Equality Party (UK) 16 October 2019 Workers at Britain’s Royal Mail Group (RMG) have returned a 97 percent strike vote in defence of jobs, working conditions and postal services. Parcelforce members …
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 …
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 …
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%. …
Read More »Royal Mail Christmas jobs in London: The postie roles available for the festive season
If you are looking to earn an extra buck or two over the festive period then Royal Mail may have the answer to your Christmas prayers. To ensure presents, parcels and letters are delivered on time, Royal Mail is searching for their own helpers at depots across North, South, East …
Read More »Royal Mail (LON:RMG) Given “Overweight” Rating at Barclays
Barclays reaffirmed their overweight rating on shares of Royal Mail (LON:RMG) in a report issued on Monday, ThisIsMoney.Co.Uk reports. RMG has been the subject of several other reports. Liberum Capital cut shares of Royal Mail to a sell rating in a report on Tuesday, September 24th. Royal Bank of Canada …
Read More »Gruffalo stamps released by Royal Mail to mark 20th anniversary
One of the nation’s best-loved children’s books is to be celebrated in an array of new stamps. The collection, which celebrates the Gruffalo, has been launched by the Royal Mail for eager collectors to snap up. The bestselling children’s story, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, has …
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