Great Britain: second wave of strikes in the post after Royal Mail and unions talks failed

Failed talks. The three days of bargaining didn’t please Royal Mail’s unions. The company accused the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) of “walking away” as peace talks were making significant progress in the conflict opposing the parties on employment, wages and the modernization of society (see our dispatch No. 090841). Mark Higson, managing director of Royal Mail Letters, said he was disappointed: “We were once again on the verge of a sensible agreement that would have allowed us to enter into in-depth discussions with the union over the future of Royal Mail in an atmosphere of calm – but (…) the CWU leadership has failed to carry its own postal executive committee.” Dave Ward, CWU deputy general secretary, said that the talks had been “useful and productive” but added that, since they didn’t get an answer on their proposals, the strike would be held as planned.
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ailed to carry its own postal executive committee.” Dave Ward, CWU deputy general secretary, said that the talks had been “useful and productive” but added that, since they didn’t get an answer on their proposals, the strike would be held as planned.

Three days of strike. On October 29, 43,700 Royal Mail workers from sorting offices, delivery and logistics will strike, followed the next day by 400 Royal Mail workers in Plymouth, Stockport and Stoke, and then by 77,000 mailmen on October 30. Empl

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