More than 115,000 postal workers will go on strike in the coming weeks over the wage dispute.
Correspondence unions(CWU) said demanding a "dignified and appropriate salary increase" would be the biggest strike of the summer so far. The
strike will take place on Friday, August 26th, Wednesday, 31st, and Wednesday, September 8th and 9th. Voter turnout to take action.
The union said management responded by imposing a 2% salary increase. He believed that this would lead to a "dramatic decline" in the standard of living of workers due to rising inflation.
Living in a country where your boss makes billions of dollars while working Can't continue
Dave Ward, CWU
CWU General Secretary Dave Ward said: increase. On the brink.
"There is no doubt that the postal workers are fully united in their determination to ensure the dignified and appropriate salary increases they deserve.
" The boss is the hood. You can't stay in a country where your boss is making billions of dollars while you're forced to use a bank.
"Royal Mailboss 755800 If you make a profit of £ 10,000 and your shareholders have £ 400 million in their pockets, members will not accept poverty complaints from the company.
"Postal workers are completely with the modern UK They do not obediently accept the standard of living struck by greedy business leaders who are not in contact.
"They are fed up with the failure of a company that is rewarded over and over again.
"CWU's message to Royal Mail's leadership is simple. There will be serious confusion until the actual payment is made."
CWU Deputy Secretary Terry Pullinger said: ..
"They are willing to fight for a stringless, fully entitled, substantive salary increase.
" Want to be in this position There are no workers. We have been enthusiastically discussing and negotiating since the beginning of this controversy.
"But this was rejected by management. Management has us.
"Our members not only reward the wonderful achievement of maintaining national ties during the pandemic, but also catch up during this current economic crisis. It's worth the salary increase to help.
"We won't go back until we get it."
Royal Mail Operations Director Ricky McAulay said: .. ..
"CWU rejected proposals worth up to 5.5% to CWU grade colleagues. This is the largest increase we have provided over the years.
" Companies that are currently losing £ 1m a day must agree to a paying change to fund this offer.
"Royal Mail has a bright future Yes, but you can't achieve that by living in the past.
"Moderning protects your work in the best conditions in the industry, while at a price you are willing to pay, more. We can provide what many customers want.
"CWU was unable to participate in the necessary changes because of its disclaimer of responsibility for long-term employment security of its members.
"We apologize to our customers for the disruption caused by CWU's industrial activities.
" We are ready to discuss further with CWU and try to avoid damaging industrial activities, but consistently. As mentioned above, it must be about both change and payment.
"We have an emergency response plan, minimize confusion, people, businesses, We are working hard to bring the service back to normal as soon as possible to maintain national ties. ”
