Royal Mail wrangles huge backlog, suspends some services Jo Francis Tuesday, December 22, 2020
There’s a glimmer of good news at Royal Mail, which has reached an accord with the CWU after a long-running dispute. However, pre-Christmas chaos caused by a huge increase in parcel volumes combined with new Covid-19 restrictions has caused the group to suspend some of its usual delivery guarantees.
Royal Mail: dealing with exceptionally high volumes
Today (22 December) the Communication Workers Union (CWU) said it had reached an agreement with Royal Mail Group on job security, pay, a reduction in the working week and a growth strategy to create our future .
Posties win inflation-busting pay deal from Royal Mail
Communication Workers Union hails excellent two-year pay deal backdated to April worth 3.7pc and cuts working week by an hour
22 December 2020 • 12:39pm
A “landmark” deal has been agreed to end a long-running dispute on job security, pay and hours for Royal Mail workers.
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said it was an “excellent agreement” for postal workers, customers and the company.
The settlement includes a two-year pay deal backdated to April, worth 3.7pc, plus a one-hour reduction in the working week, the union said.
As the business introduces change, there will be no compulsory redundancies and the stated objective of Royal Mail is now one of job creation, according to the CWU.
Derry councillors hold emergency meeting to discuss issues around local Royal Mail services
Concern at plans to amalgamate local offices
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Derry City and Strabane District Council today held an emergency meeting to discuss health and safety issues regarding the proposed relocation of post office staff at Claudy and Castlederg sorting offices.
A council spokesperson said the meeting, which was also attended by representatives from the Communication Workers Union, was called to take place within a short timeline. Regretfully due to the short notification period Royal Mail management were unable to attend. Elected Members expressed disappointment at this and agreed to call on Royal Mail to immediately take on board concerns raised at the meeting regarding the employment rights of staff and health and safety concerns.
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