Over the two-day hearing, the union argued there was no evidence of interference with the ballot and that the “legitimate partisan campaigning” for the “yes vote” was in line with the rules. However, Mr Justice Swift, who chaired the hearing, said that strike action risked the “delay or non-delivery” of electoral material produced …
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Royal Mail (LON:RMG) had its price target trimmed by Goldman Sachs Group from GBX 320 ($4.18) to GBX 310 ($4.05) in a report issued on Monday, October 28th, ThisIsMoney.Co.Uk reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock. A number of other research firms have also issued reports …
Read More »Editorial: Class warfare by the Royal Court of Justice
THE ROYAL Court of Justice ruling in favour of Royal Mail’s bid to ban strike action that has the overwhelming support of its workforce exposes the judiciary’s determination to defend corporate power against any challenge from working people. It looks like class warfare by the courts. The CWU’s assessment that the …
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Flick knives for a fiver; hunting blades for £15; Samurai swords for £20. These are just some of the cheap but deadly Chinese knives destined for our streets. They’re being sold to teenagers and criminals online for pocket money prices – and sent out in the post. Fortunately, this lot …
Read More »Royal Mail releases final dates for Christmas 2019 post
We hate to say it but Christmas is well on its way and our thoughts will soon inevitably turn to buying presents and sending our loved ones cards. Some of the super organised among us may even have already begun posting them. Royal Mail is advising its customers to ‘beat …
Read More »Editorial: Royal Mail’s strike ban bid shows the need to overhaul anti-union laws
THERE is nothing our propertied classes like more than a deregulated market. The guiding principle of the neoliberal counter-movement in economics which gained ascendancy in the late 20th century is that state regulation is an unnecessary burden on the entrepreneurial spirit that hinders economic growth and competition. Of course, the …
Read More »Royal Mail van ends up in ditch on opposite side of the road at Penzance
A Royal Mail van ended up in a ditch on the opposite side of the A30 in Cornwall. The accident was spotted near Penzance. The van had been heading west when it appeared to have veered across to the other side of the road and gone off the carriageway. It …
Read More »Royal Mail claims union interfered with ballot over potential Christmas postal strikes
Royal Mail has accused trade union officials of “consciously and deliberately” interfering with a ballot of postal workers over potential strikes. The company is bringing a High Court action against the Communication Workers Union (CWU) in a bid to block threatened action, after members voted to back walkouts by 97 …
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If you fancy boosting your income this Christmas then a temporary festive job may be just the thing. There are plenty of companies looking for short term staff to boost their teams during some of the busiest days of the year. New data shows there are more than 20,000 Christmas …
Read More »Royal Mail (LON:RMG) Receives Underperform Rating from Credit Suisse Group
Royal Mail (LON:RMG)‘s stock had its “underperform” rating restated by Credit Suisse Group in a research report issued on Thursday, October 17th, ThisIsMoney.Co.Uk reports. RMG has been the topic of several other research reports. Deutsche Bank restated a “sell” rating on shares of Royal Mail in a research note on …
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