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22/01/2002
Talks commence on averting postal strikes
Talks have been held between Consignia managers and union representatives with the hope of averting further instances of strike action from staff at the Royal Mail.
The meeting, held on Tuesday January 22, saw the Communications Workers Union (CWU) present an argument for a pay rise of 5 per cent for Royal Mail employees – a higher figure than the 2 per cent currently offered by Consignia, who have said they are prepared to consider a further half a per cent if staff meet ‘service targets’.
Royal Mail staff were rocked by recent developments which included a cost-cutting programme which could see 15 per cent of the workforce made redundant.
The CWU is currently preparing to issue ballot papers in preparation for strike action during the next few months, and while the outcome is due next month, it is thought the UK could see a national postal strike as early as March. (CL)
The meeting, held on Tuesday January 22, saw the Communications Workers Union (CWU) present an argument for a pay rise of 5 per cent for Royal Mail employees – a higher figure than the 2 per cent currently offered by Consignia, who have said they are prepared to consider a further half a per cent if staff meet ‘service targets’.
Royal Mail staff were rocked by recent developments which included a cost-cutting programme which could see 15 per cent of the workforce made redundant.
The CWU is currently preparing to issue ballot papers in preparation for strike action during the next few months, and while the outcome is due next month, it is thought the UK could see a national postal strike as early as March. (CL)
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