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16/02/2006
Postal dispute edges closer to resolution
After 16 days of unofficial action striking postal workers could return to work.
Representatives from the Communications Workers Union have asked for Royal Mail's guarantee that postal staff will be treated with respect when the strike has ended.
This, along with the assurance that an independent third party will be brought in to oversee future relations between union members and management, is hoped to encourage staff to return to work promptly.
Last night the CWU released a statement revealing that strikers would accept a revised management proposal from Royal Mail agreeing to an independent review of disciplinary procedures.
The unofficial action began on January 31, when over 200 postal workers walked out over disputes with management over disciplinary procedures, which Royal Mail has subsequently denied.
Since then, no post has been delivered to north, south or west Belfast, with the east remaining unaffected.
The strike has also affected all mail being sent to the Republic of Ireland, Great Britain and international destinations.
Royal Mail is currently facing threats of legal action being taken by small business owners whose companies are beginning to face major difficulties, with an estimated loss of 95% in revenue due to undelivered mail.
Belfast hospitals have also been badly hit, with letters not reaching patients in enough time to alert them of appointments.
It has also been revealed today that hundreds of GCSE and A-Level students will receive exam results late, as they are currently stuck in a Belfast sorting office.
The results are due to be delivered on March 9, and the delay will affect around 250 students.
Royal Mail has set up a helpline for customers needing more information and advice. The number is 08457 740740.
(EF/SP)
Representatives from the Communications Workers Union have asked for Royal Mail's guarantee that postal staff will be treated with respect when the strike has ended.
This, along with the assurance that an independent third party will be brought in to oversee future relations between union members and management, is hoped to encourage staff to return to work promptly.
Last night the CWU released a statement revealing that strikers would accept a revised management proposal from Royal Mail agreeing to an independent review of disciplinary procedures.
The unofficial action began on January 31, when over 200 postal workers walked out over disputes with management over disciplinary procedures, which Royal Mail has subsequently denied.
Since then, no post has been delivered to north, south or west Belfast, with the east remaining unaffected.
The strike has also affected all mail being sent to the Republic of Ireland, Great Britain and international destinations.
Royal Mail is currently facing threats of legal action being taken by small business owners whose companies are beginning to face major difficulties, with an estimated loss of 95% in revenue due to undelivered mail.
Belfast hospitals have also been badly hit, with letters not reaching patients in enough time to alert them of appointments.
It has also been revealed today that hundreds of GCSE and A-Level students will receive exam results late, as they are currently stuck in a Belfast sorting office.
The results are due to be delivered on March 9, and the delay will affect around 250 students.
Royal Mail has set up a helpline for customers needing more information and advice. The number is 08457 740740.
(EF/SP)
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