Postmasters have entered talks with An Post on a voluntary severance package that could close hundreds of post offices. The union’s participation in the severance talks marks a significant turnaround and follows the Government’s refusal in July to pay An Post a subsidy to keep loss-making offices open.
Read MoreJapan will allow private companies to begin mail services in 2003 under a plan endorsed by Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. To get the licenses of mail services, private companies have to fulfill tough conditions set by the Japanese government.
Read MoreNo decision had been taken by the end of a ministerial meeting on Thursday on the future of the Belgian post office (La Poste). The financial report is expected to highlight the under-capitalisation of all the post office’s subsidiaries, with the exception of Banque de la Poste.
Read MoreThe union representing postal workers called off a strike threat Friday after reaching an agreement with employers that job cuts would be through voluntary retirement only. The Communication Workers Union had threatened strikes in the new year after Consignia, the public company which runs the Post Office, said it intended to cut 30,000 jobs _ or 15 percent of the work force. “We are delighted that we have reached agreement so our members know that no one can put them out of a job. Any job losses will be dealt with through collective bargaining and on a voluntary basis,” said John Keggie, deputy general secretary of the union.
Read MoreConsignia’s problems were compounded yesterday after it lost a Pounds 500m contract to collect the television licence fee on behalf of the BBC.
The broadcaster, which has used Consignia – formerly the Post Office – since its inception more than 75 years ago, has selected Capita, the support services group, as its preferred supplier. The BBC put the licence-fee contract out to tender in April after becoming dissatisfied with the Consignia-backed service.
Read MoreChristian Salvesen has secured a second extension to the £1m Ikea contract won earlier this year.
Read MoreConsignia, the state-owned group that runs the Royal Mail, has a unique status and range of responsibilities. Mr Roberts’ disclosure this week that it may cut 30,000 jobs in an effort to regain financial stability has put both into the public spotlight.
Read MoreTNT and its partners, Singapore Post and Consignia, in a newly formed venture for international business mail is keen on making the Philippines a direct marketing hub in the region.
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