Royal Mail workers kick off 19 day strike action October 13, 2022 The biggest strike of the year continues today as 115,000 postal workers will come out for a “dignified, proper pay rise”. Members of the Communication Workers Union – which represents Royal Mail Group workers – have kicked off the first day of their 19 day strike. The decision follows the union’s ballot for strike action [...]
Royal Mail shares slump to two-year low as union accuses it of ‘all out attack’ September 22, 2022 Royal Mail shares hit a two-year low today after it confirmed no union pay deal had been reached and that an agreement to protect jobs would be terminated. The delivery giant told the Communication Workers Union (CWU) that it would scrap a nine-year deal to protect jobs and conditions, pushing the CWU to back down [...]
Revealed: These are Britain’s most popular companies to work for September 21, 2022 New research has revealed the top companies Brits want to work for the most. The data shared with City A.M. analysed the top searches for jobs and careers on Google, to see which private sector companies Brits are keenest to work for currently. Tesco came out as the most popular company, with the multinational supermarket seeing [...]
Royal Mail: Stamps with the Queen still valid with further updates after the funeral September 9, 2022 The Royal Mail has said stamps featuring the late Queen Elizabeth will remain valid, but updates will be announced after her state funeral. The postal service confirmed stamps will remain valid until the end of January 2023, including everyday items and special versions. Any special stamps previously announced will still be launched, though the postal [...]
Royal Mail workers call for further strike amid 48-hour walkout starting TODAY September 7, 2022 Royal Mail workers have announced further strike action for the end of the month, as staff prepare for tomorrow’s 48-hour strike. The union CWU today called for an extra 48-hour strike beginning on 30 September as a result of the “despicable” way its postal workers were being treated. “There can be no doubt that postal [...]
Union boss accuses Royal Mail of becoming ‘another part of the gig economy’ as strikes continue August 31, 2022 Royal Mail union boss has accused the delivery giant of turning its service into "another part of the gig economy," as strikes continue.
Bleak Christmas: Royal Mail strikes could last until January unless pay deal made August 26, 2022 115,000 Royal Mail workers have started their strike action today over worker pay, raising question marks for how the delivery firm will cope as it heads into the Christmas trading period.
Royal Mail faces national security probe as strike action looms August 25, 2022 Royal Mail is facing a national security investigation over concerns that Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is planning to hike his stake in the company, just as its summer of strikes is set to kick off.
Royal Mail posties back strike action in ballot August 17, 2022 Royal Mail workers have voted overwhelmingly to back further strikes. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have voted in a second ballot to enter into a formal dispute with management over pay and conditions. Members voted by 98.7 per cent on a 72.2 per cent turnout. An earlier vote in July had seen some [...]
Royal Mail expects full-year loss if strikes go ahead August 10, 2022 Royal Mail said it would be “materially loss-making” for the financial year 2022-2023 if its employees go ahead with planned strike action. More than 115,000 Royal Mail postal workers are set to strike for four days in a dispute over pay, with the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents the workers, announcing that 24-hour walkouts [...]