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Exclusive: The Communication Workers Union claims a large number of the suspensions involve the alleged use of the word “scab” – a name given to workers who break strikes and cross picket lines abour MP Ian Lavery (pictured) said the number of suspensions “looks like discrimination” ( Image: Newcastle Chronicle) …

A Commons hearing was told about digital devices that workers carry that can monitor their movements, with company boss Simon Thompson saying technology called Outdoor Actuals had been agreed with unions Royal Mail acknowledges that it uses tracking technology (file image) ( Image: Daily Record) Royal Mail has been accused …

The Communication Workers Union have announced a fresh Royal Mail strike is set to go ahead on February 16 as the dispute over pay and working conditions rages on Royal Mail staff will strike again on February 16 ( Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Royal Mail workers are set …

More from this theme Recent articles One in seven school leaders may have been denied the chance to vote in the NAHT’s strike ballot because of disruption caused by postal strikes, internal union data seen by Schools Week suggests. The union fell short of the mandatory 50 per cent turnout …

Rishi Sunak appeared to finally open the door to nurses getting more money this year – but a union chief slapped him down for misrepresenting talks ‘on almost every level’ Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Rishi Sunak refuses to say if he uses private …

Exclusive: Letters and Christmas cards have taken a back seat as Royal Mail managers hit by staff strikes tell employees to prioritise parcels and tracked items for the 2022 festive period Mail workers processing post have been told to prioritise parcels over letters and Christmas cards due to striking workers …

Exclusive: The Communication Workers Union said it has had multiple reports of workers being told sick leave will be seen as ‘unauthorised absence’ for the foreseeable future The backlog of undelivered letters and parcels which has been building up for days outside the Royal Mail sorting office in Bristol ( …

Many among the animated crowd are wearing pink hi-vis vests, waving flags and holding placards that read “strike to win” and “save our Royal Mail” Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Thousands of Royal Mail workers attend picket line in London Thousands of Royal Mail …

Exclusive: Photos handed to the Mirror show cages full of post waiting outside mail centres in Bristol and Warrington. Royal Mail insists it’s ‘typical for this time of year’ – but union sources claimed it shows ‘chaos’ in the system Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play …

Currys has stopped using Royal Mail for deliveries due to ongoing strikes as its chief executive confirmed staff have been given a 16% pay rise Currys have stopped using Royal Mail ( Image: PA) Currys has stopped using the Royal Mail for its deliveries because of ongoing strike action. Chief …