New Royal Mail disruption likely unless talks improve, posties warn
COMMUNICATION WORKERS UNION
15/02/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“NEW WAVE OF DISRUPTION” LIKELY AT ROYAL MAIL UNLESS TALKS IMPROVE, POSTIES WARN
Royal Mail workers awaiting the result of a national strike re-ballot have warned that unless talks improve, a “new wave of disruption” will paralyse the industry in the weeks to come.
Commenting ahead of the results of the Royal Mail Group national ballot, a Communication Workers Union (CWU) spokesperson said: “Following two ballots and 18 days of strike action, Royal Mail bosses were confident they had exhausted the spirit of their workforce.
“But judging by the enthusiasm proudly displayed, it’s clear that posties are still standing up for themselves in a dignified, determined way.
“This should signal to Royal Mail’s top brass that they should drop their efforts to turn Royal Mail into a glorified Uber and begin treating workers with respect – everybody needs real negotiations to end this dispute, not a new wave of disruption.
“But no matter what happens, tomorrow’s strike ballot will be a historic event.”
The union invites all media to join General Secretary Dave Ward and its national leadership to attend the announcement at the Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6DD at 16.00 on Thursday 16th February.
Dave will be available for comment and interviews, as will dozens of local postal workers.
To confirm your attendance, please RSVP to CWU Press Officer Marcus Barnett at mbarnett@cwu.org.
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