A comprehensive proposal for a new ‘Post Bank’ to run as part of the Post Office Network is launched today (Tuesday 17 March) by a new coalition of trade unions, a business organisation, pensioner and pressure groups and charities.
The Communication Workers Union is holding a demonstration in the constituency of Minister for Postal Affairs, Pat McFadden, on Saturday 14th March opposing privatisation of Royal Mail.
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The Communication Workers Union will have a strong presence at this weekend’s Scottish Labour Party Conference in Dundee protesting against government plans to privatise Royal Mail.
MPs in every constituency will today (Friday) receive Valentine cards from postal workers urging them not to sell off part of Royal Mail and leave Britain broken hearted.
CWU today (Thursday) says BT’s results demonstrate the hard work and commitment of staff which has lead to strong performances in three parts of the business.
A public opinion poll shows today (Monday) that the vast majority of the public do not want the government to privatise part of Royal Mail.
Speaking at a Labour Party Joint Policy Commission meeting in the House of Commons last night between senior trade union and government figures, Billy Hayes said that Royal Mail privatisation plans are a defining moment for union-Labour relations.
CWU today (Wednesday) hopes that Donald Brydon will be able to adapt to the challenges of the postal sector and succeed to modernise a wholly publicly owned Royal Mail.
CWU today (Friday) comments on the effects of the recession on workers and urges government investment in jobs and communities.