Postal workders to vote on industrial action
Postal services may be hit by a national strike. Almost 150,000 Royal Mail workers are to be balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute
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BRITISH POSTAL STRIKE AVERTED AS EMPLOYERS PROMISES NO INVOLUNTARY CUTS
The 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 MoreUnion anger as Consignia set to shed 30,000 post jobs
Leaders of Britain’s postal workers have threatened a national strike after the head of Consignia disclosed shock plans to axe up to 30,000 jobs over the next 18 months. Chief executive John Roberts revealed yesterday to a committee of MPs that tens of thousands of posts could be cut as the group moves to reduce costs in the face of increasing competition and huge losses.
Read MoreConsignia plays down prospect of huge job cuts
Consignia played down on Wednesday the prospect of up to 30,000 job cuts, as unions threatened strike action. It said that no final decision had been made, adding that it hoped any losses would come through natural wastage.
Read MorePost union signs no-strike deal
Consignia, the postal group, yesterday signed a three-month no-strike deal with the Communication Workers’ Union, suggesting that this year’s Christmas post will escape industrial action
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