Click here to sign up to our free newsletters! Dave McLaughlin, MD of Shandwick Supply Co, Evanton. AN Easter Ross businessman has protested to Royal Mail after vital post was delayed for 10 days in the Dingwall sorting office because of sick leave issues. Dave McLaughlin, managing director of …
Read More »My knowledge of computers is all down to Royal Mail
Click here to sign up to our free newsletters! The Postie Notes by Mark Gilbert I was very lucky just after I joined Royal Mail on the Youth Opportunity Scheme in 1994 that a call was made for volunteers to learn how to use the new fandangled computers. At …
Read More »Drew Hendry accuses Royal Mail of violating workers’ rights by suspending union officers
DREW Hendry, MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey, is deeply concerned over the recent suspension of Communication Workers Union (CWU) representatives across the Highlands. In a letter to Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson, Mr Hendry called the suspensions a “grave violation” of workers’ rights and an attack on the …
Read More »Man (43) arrested and charged after one-vehicle collision on Elgin roundabout
A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a single car crash in Elgin on Friday night. The incident took place on the roundabout beside Elgin High Street and the Royal Mail Delivery Office. A car made contact with the roadside barrier, destroying a section of fencing at the …
Read More »To risk the journey or not? The winter dilemma for posties
The Postie Notes by Pete Malone I am afraid that I have to start this month by apologising. The ink was barely dry on my last column, which regular readers will recall was about how nice it was to drive my route to Kinbrace in cold but not overly wintry …
Read More »Posties on strike as ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ offer from Royal Mail rejected
Postal workers began further strike action on Thursday morning after Royal Mail tabled what it said was its “final offer”. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said the public would see the “end of Royal Mail as we know it” as 115,000 workers walked out. Strike action is to take place …
Read More »Buckie by-election postal voters urged to act fast to avoid Royal Mail strikes
RESIDENTS with postal votes for the forthcoming Buckie ward by-election are being urged to return them as soon as possible to avoid Royal Mail strikes. Postal voters in the Buckie by-election are being urged to return their ballots as soon as possible. The by-election takes place on November 3 following …
Read More »Postal vote application deadline for Buckie by-election
PEOPLE living in Buckie are being reminded of the deadline for registering to vote by post in the upcoming by-election. The deadline for postal votes applications in the Buckie by-election has been announced. Voters will be asked to select a new councillor to represent them, and the list of candidates …
Read More »Covid-19 pandemic hero posties set for summer’s biggest strike so far after ‘insulting’ two per cent rise offer
Mail staff ready to strike. MORE than 115,000 postal workers throughout the UK will take part in the biggest strike of summer so far to demand a “dignified, proper pay rise”. Members say they feel let down by a 2 per cent rise after being hailed as heroes for their …
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