ANNOUNCEMENT : ALL OF ROYAL MAIL'S EMPLOYMENT POLICIES (AGREEMENTS) AT A GLANCE (Updated 2021)... HERE

ANNOUNCEMENT : PLEASE BE AWARE WE ARE NOT ON FACEBOOK AT ALL!

Royal Mail issues urgent warning to anyone sending or receiving post in the UK

Latest Royal Mail and CWU news.This is an open forum.
TrueBlueTerrier
FORUM ADMINISTRATOR
Posts: 72657
Joined: 30 Dec 2006, 10:29
Gender: Male
Location: On my couch

Royal Mail issues urgent warning to anyone sending or receiving post in the UK

Post by TrueBlueTerrier »

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/ro ... g-26284213

Image

The letter and parcel delivery company have warned that more industrial action could be near, as the Communication Workers Union is yet to agree a new deal in 2023.

An urgent warning has been issued to anyone across the UK who sends or receives mail or parcels in the post, as more strikes are set to occur.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) have confirmed that Royal Mail workers have voted to continue with industrial action this year, reports Birmingham Live.

This now means that postal disruption is set to sweep the country again, just like it did at Christmas. Dave Ward, CWU's general secretary, has cited talks with the company's chairman which offered hope of a "new process".

In a statement, Dave said: "This vote is a historic testament to CWU members across the country who have stood firm against the most severe attacks faced by any set of workers since the miners.

"It is proof that postal workers will not accept their livelihoods being destroyed so that a few at the top can generate serious profits at their expense.

"It is proof that workers loyal to an historic institution like Royal Mail will not accept it being turned into an Uber-style, bog-standard gig economy employer.

"It is proof that for Royal Mail to begin functioning normally again, there needs to be a change in negotiating approach from its leadership that recognises the depth of feeling from the workforce that make their company.



"These people will never be bullied, intimidated or harassed into submission, and this result is a concrete demonstration of that spirit."

Ahead of these ballot results, a CWU spokesperson said: "Following two ballots and 18 days of strike action, Royal Mail bosses were confident they had exhausted the spirit of their workforce.

"But judging by the enthusiasm proudly displayed, it’s clear that posties are still standing up for themselves in a dignified, determined way.

“This should signal to Royal Mail’s top brass that they should drop their efforts to turn Royal Mail into a glorified Uber and begin treating workers with respect – everybody needs real negotiations to end this dispute, not a new wave of disruption.

"But no matter what happens, tomorrow’s strike ballot will be a historic event.”
All post by me in Green are Admin Posts.
Any post in any other colour is my own responsibility.
If you like a news story I posted please click the link to show support Any news stories you can't post - PM me with a link
My sharing of news articles should not be interpreted as an endorsement or condemnation of any particular viewpoint or the issues presented. I share them solely for informational purposes.
Lounge Lizard
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 9458
Joined: 06 Aug 2007, 21:54

Re: Royal Mail issues urgent warning to anyone sending or receiving post in the UK

Post by Lounge Lizard »

"Royal Mail issues urgent warning to anyone sending or receiving post in the UK" is the headline but I can't see any waring, or even comment, in the article from Royal Mail.
scoobydo79
Posts: 2044
Joined: 15 May 2011, 19:04
Gender: Male

Re: Royal Mail issues urgent warning to anyone sending or receiving post in the UK

Post by scoobydo79 »

Well that’s encouraging for the work force. RM have no intention of resolving this. There never was or will be any kind of deal.