Industrial Action Over Mail Centre Closures Called Off

CWU today called off a series of strikes which had been planned as a response to Royal Mail’s proposals to close a number of local Mail Centres across the country. 

Dave Ward Deputy General Secretary said “for the last 5 years we have been fighting attempts by Royal Mail management to chip away at the foundations of a universal postal service.  We are calling off the strikes today as some progress has been made justifying the continuation of more meaningful discussions.  But of course, the Government‘s announcement to privatise Royal Mail now means the stakes are even higher. 

This is no longer a local or regional dispute.  What we face is the prospect of losing a much loved British institution.  We want the public to join with us in a nationwide campaign to defend a vital public service.”

Source: CWU

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