Embargoed 00.01 26th March 2014 Concern from CWU as TNT Post starts delivering in Liverpool The Communication Workers Union (CWU) voiced concern over the pay and conditions of employees working for TNT Post, as the company announced today (Wednesday)
Telefonica workers overwhelmingly voted to accept a 2.6 per cent pay rise. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) - who represents over 200,000 telecoms and postal workers - welcomed the result today (Monday) after several months of negotiations.
Commenting on today's announcement of 1600 job losses at Royal Mail, CWU deputy general secretary Dave Ward said: "Royal Mail's plan to cut 1,600 staff would see major changes to the company and are deeply concerning.
Research published today (Tuesday) by watchdog Consumer Futures shows that the Post Office Ltd's modernisation programme is failing to give real benefits to customers.
A new law that will extend the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and see far harsher punishments for owners of dangerous dogs yesterday received Royal Assent.
Commenting on the sad news of the death of Tony Benn, CWU general secretary Billy Hayes, said: "Tony Benn was a Labour colossus, whose principles remained unshakeable throughout his life.
Commenting on the tragic news of Bob Crow's death, CWU general secretary Billy Hayes said: "Bob Crow was a great leader and he was a great inspiration to rail workers and trade unionists around the world.
Two letter bombs found at separate delivery offices in Northern Ireland. They were discovered within the last 24 hours.
Calls were renewed today (Thursday) by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) for Consumer Futures to monitor more closely developments in the postal industry that adversely affect Royal Mail.
BT's announcement today to create over 1000 quality apprenticeships and graduate jobs for unemployed young people was welcomed today by the CWU.