ROYAL MAIL STRIKE OVER PAY DISPUTE DISRUPTS DELIVERIES ACROSS UK

Sat 01 October 2022:

Royal Mail delivery workers in the United Kingdom went on strike for 48 hours on Friday, citing an escalating pay dispute. Postal deliveries were disrupted across the country as members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) went on strike.

According to the union, the walkout by approximately 115,000 of its members is the largest of the year, despite long-running disputes in other sectors. On Thursday, the two sides met, but there was no sign of progress. According to reports, the union intends to escalate industrial action in the coming weeks.

Another 19 days of strikes are planned on various days throughout October and November, representing a significant escalation of the dispute.

Dave Ward, the CWU’s general secretary, was quoted as saying by Al Jazeera, “This is a significant announcement, but it is one which matches the level of anger our members feel at the way Royal Mail Group has treated them.”

“The chief executive of Royal Mail Group is treating postal workers as if they are stupid. These are the same people that have kept the country connected and returned Royal Mail Group to record profit,” he said.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for Royal Mail said the impact of CWU’s action will be seen on the company’s financial position and the job security of its members.

“Royal Mail is losing one million pounds ($1.1 million) a day. We operate in a competitive market, and our customers have choices. Continued strike action will force our customers to make those choices sooner rather than later,” the spokesman said.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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