Postal workers voiced support for building rank-and-file committees in their own workplaces: “It would certainly upset the Communication Workers Union, and their collusion with Royal Mail, if they knew masses of the workforce stood against their joint campaign.”
Rather than rejecting out-of-hand the provocative offer, the UAW intends to bring the contract for another vote, tentatively scheduled for November 15.
In the meeting, CWU leader Dave Ward stated repeatedly that he was not “apologising” as he justified the surrender terms offered to Royal Mail, skirting over what he described as “difficult elements” and pleading poverty on behalf of the company.