 | Postal strikes could continue until Christmas The postal strikes that have brought Royal Mail deliveries to a halt over the last week could continue until Christmas in some parts of the ... The postal strikes that have brought Royal Mail deliveries to a halt over the last week could continue until Christmas in some parts of the country. That's according to Oxfordshire Communication Workers Union representative Paul Garraway, who warned that he could not see the union or Royal Mail coming to terms before the end of the year. Postal gloom looks set to get worse in Oxfordshire this week. Although workers at the Swindon sorting centre returned to work at 4am this morning, Royal ... Views: 146 |
 | Postal strikes could cost Government £25m We're approaching 31st October and that means it's time to file tax returns. But with the potential disruption from national postal strikes,... We're approaching 31st October and that means it's time to file tax returns. But with the potential disruption from national postal strikes, the Government has already announced plans to waive around £25m in late receipt fines. 2.4 million people are expected to file their returns by post the traditional late payment is predicted to be around 10 per cent higher this year according to financialadvice.co.uk. The potential £25m loss for the Government won't be the only shortfall businesses are ... Views: 151 |
 | Postal strikes could cost Government £25m We're approaching 31st October and that means it's time to file tax returns. But with the potential disruption from national postal strikes,... We're approaching 31st October and that means it's time to file tax returns. But with the potential disruption from national postal strikes, the Government has already announced plans to waive around £25m in late receipt fines. 2.4 million people are expected to file their returns by post the traditional late payment is predicted to be around 10 per cent higher this year according to financialadvice.co.uk. The potential £25m loss for the Government won't be the only shortfall businesses are ... Views: 06 |
 | Postal walkouts could increase job losses Nationwide postal strikes have been disrupting mail service for months and the walkouts have now culminated in a national ballot for strike ... Nationwide postal strikes have been disrupting mail service for months and the walkouts have now culminated in a national ballot for strike action. But instead of protecting their jobs through this action, postal workers could actually be damaging their chances of keeping their job according to the editor of postal news site, Hellmail. Editor Steve Lawson says continued strikes could see a "mass exodus" of business clients and that would mean a risky financial position for the Royal Mail. It ... Views: 31 |
 | Postal strike could cripple school admissions The problems created by the current postal strikes keep on growing by the day with school admissions the latest area which could be thrown i... The problems created by the current postal strikes keep on growing by the day with school admissions the latest area which could be thrown into chaos. Parents have to submit applications for next year's secondary school places before October 31st in various areas, however, the current stand-off between the Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union could bring the whole system to a halt, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph. Mums and dads are fretting at the possibility of a ... Views: 20 |
 | Postal strike called off last minute The postal strikes have been called off until at least the New Year to allow for fresh talks between Royal Mail and the Communication Worker... The postal strikes have been called off until at least the New Year to allow for fresh talks between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union. The BBC reports that TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said the decision had been made to provide "a period of calm" in which the two sides could reach a long-term deal. The industrial dispute has been over the level of job losses the Royal Mail says are necessary as part of its modernisation plans. While the CWU accepts that some ... Views: 13 |
 | Strike decision deadline looming A decision on whether further postal strikes will take place from tomorrow could be made as late as this afternoon. Talks between Royal Mail... A decision on whether further postal strikes will take place from tomorrow could be made as late as this afternoon. Talks between Royal Mail bosses and Union leaders are continuing today. The two sides have been locked in negotiations over jobs, pay and modernisation since Monday. Its understood some progress has been made and it will be discussed by representatives from the Communication Workers Union later today. 120000 workers could walkout if an agreement cannot be reached.... Views: 00 |
 | Post sorted in the gutter ahead of more strikes The disruption caused by nationwide postal strikes is far from over, as sacks of letters and parcels have been left in the street. It comes ... The disruption caused by nationwide postal strikes is far from over, as sacks of letters and parcels have been left in the street. It comes ahead of another week of postal strikes across the nation. Tens of millions of parcels remain undelivered in a backlog of mountainous proportions – and this weekend saw volunteer post office managers sorting post in the street, because Royal Mail delivery offices were shut as a result of the walkouts. The Royal Mail says it's committed to talking to the ... Views: 121 |
 | Are there cracks in the UK postal strike On Saturday the Communication Workers Union was suggesting a significant increase in the number of strikes between now and Christmas, if an ... On Saturday the Communication Workers Union was suggesting a significant increase in the number of strikes between now and Christmas, if an agreement could not be reached with the Royal Mail management. However, yesterday the union leaders expressed a wish to find a resolution to the problem in the short term and thus avoid potentially disastrous strike action between now and Christmas. There is a feeling in some areas that with more and more Royal Mail customers looking elsewhere the unions ... Views: 16 |
 | Postal workers confirm their national strike ballot After weeks of nationwide strike action, postal workers and the Royal Mail have landed in more hot water as union leaders confirm plans for ... After weeks of nationwide strike action, postal workers and the Royal Mail have landed in more hot water as union leaders confirm plans for a national ballot. Communication Workers Union members are set to vote next Wednesday. That could see a nationwide walkout if the majority of union members vote in favour. The news just keeps getting worse for the Royal Mail, as the announcement to ballot was made as fresh strikes took place in London. A Royal Mail spokesperson branded the latest ... Views: 67 |
 | Postal strike to cripple Bristol Deliveries across the Bristol area will grind to a halt today as Royal Mail staff begin a 48-hour strike. This two-day action could just be ... Deliveries across the Bristol area will grind to a halt today as Royal Mail staff begin a 48-hour strike. This two-day action could just be the beginning, with the Communication Workers Union set to ballot for further strike action later this month in what will likely bring more chaos to the postal system. It is part of a nationwide walk-out by postal staff, with more than 20000 employees across the country downing tools over pay, jobs and working conditions. With several strikes taking ... Views: 31 |
 | Peter Mandelson implicated in UK postal strikes (21Oct09) The postal unions have blamed the managers of the post office, and minister with no business brains / or business experience Peter Mandelson... The postal unions have blamed the managers of the post office, and minister with no business brains / or business experience Peter Mandelson for the postal strikes to hit the UK. Recorded from Channel 4 News, 21 October 2009. Views: 120 |
 | CWUTV: NEWS Deal Means Post Strikes are off The postal strikes planned for Friday 6th November and Monday 9th November have been called off. CWUTV was at the TUC Headquarters in London... The postal strikes planned for Friday 6th November and Monday 9th November have been called off. CWUTV was at the TUC Headquarters in London, to hear the announcement and catch up with Dave Ward who explains what the deal means to CWU members Views: 18 |
 | UK Digital Cameras on BBC London News 14/10/09 www.ukdigitalcameras.co.uk Andrew Showman, MD of UK Digital Cameras featured on BBC London news on 14th October 2009 discussing the impact o... www.ukdigitalcameras.co.uk Andrew Showman, MD of UK Digital Cameras featured on BBC London news on 14th October 2009 discussing the impact of the postal strikes. Broadcast live from the UK Digital Cameras warehouse Read more blog.ukdigitalcameras.co.uk Views: 187 |
 | 13 oct 09 - news round up - wanna Be In My Gang Rants about... Stephen Gately, Postal Strikes, African Aid and the all time 5 most famous kiddy fiddlers Rants about... Stephen Gately, Postal Strikes, African Aid and the all time 5 most famous kiddy fiddlers Views: 81 |
 | Anglia News closer to home 11 year old carer gets nominated for award News 17th8th09 Suffolk Ipswich Man charged over thefts at fans tribute to Sir Bobby Robson. Cockley Cley Norfolk News technology for 35 year... News 17th8th09 Suffolk Ipswich Man charged over thefts at fans tribute to Sir Bobby Robson. Cockley Cley Norfolk News technology for 35 year old murder case. Essex More Postal strikes set to return. Suffolk Dads hero 11 year old carer gets award Maxine DU Plessis. Views: 67 |
 | Postal strikes wreak havoc for small businesses The current stand off between the Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union is putting small business under incredible strain in what a... The current stand off between the Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union is putting small business under incredible strain in what are already difficult times. That's according to the editor of growthbusiness.co.uk Nick Britton, who says that a nationwide walkout would have catastrophic repercussions for tens of thousands of firms. The strikes which have taken place so far have already done significant damage to many small and medium-sized enterprises, which are having to deal with ... Views: 13 |
 | CWUTV: NEWS July 2009 Emma Howard brings you a round up of the top news stories from around the CWU this month. These include a report on the BT pay deal, ongoing... Emma Howard brings you a round up of the top news stories from around the CWU this month. These include a report on the BT pay deal, ongoing action against Royal Mail, a successful Conference in Bournemouth and an update on the Keeping the Public Posted campaign Views: 00 |
 | Postal Strikes cause £53m fall in web sales The recent Royal Mail postal strikes caused a big drop in online sales. Thats according to the IMRG Capgemini Sales Index. While sales on th... The recent Royal Mail postal strikes caused a big drop in online sales. Thats according to the IMRG Capgemini Sales Index. While sales on the Internet have improved throughout the year, the last week in October saw them plunge 5%, as workers took to the picket lines. That amounts to a fall of £53m. Despite this, October's index did show UK shoppers spent £4.2bn online that month. That is an increase of almost 12% compared to the same month in 2008 With collection from your work or home ... Views: 00 |
 | Talks resume to avert more postal strikes Talks between Royal Mail bosses and Union leaders will resume today. Its in an attempt to avert another 3 days of strike action by postal st... Talks between Royal Mail bosses and Union leaders will resume today. Its in an attempt to avert another 3 days of strike action by postal staff As many as 120000 workers are due to walk out on Thursday if an agreement cannot be reached. The two sides were locked in negotiations for 7 hours yesterday before they were adjourned for work to be done overnight. The TUC stepped in to mediate. Its General secretary Brendan Barber has described yesterdays talks as useful. Views: 07 |
 | Look East New essex police recruits & Pub awarded & expanding + F1 party & golfer Tony Johnstone BBC Look East News 7th9th09 More royal mail postal strikes. The number of jobs lost will take years to regain. Police in Essex set up campai... BBC Look East News 7th9th09 More royal mail postal strikes. The number of jobs lost will take years to regain. Police in Essex set up campaign to get more officers. Suffolk libraries. Norfolk Tacolneston Pub gets awarded and is expanding Whittlebury Hall Belgium grand prix team have party Formula one Simon Robberts talks and Dominic Harlow Professional Golfer Tony Johnstone. Rugby Views: 105 |
 | BBC Look East Escaped rapist jailed for murder & Fighting Cancer + Sir Bobby Robson stand BBC Look East News 25th9th09 Norfolk Escaped rapist jailed for murder Terrance O'Keefe. Number of swine flu cases rise again. More royal mai... BBC Look East News 25th9th09 Norfolk Escaped rapist jailed for murder Terrance O'Keefe. Number of swine flu cases rise again. More royal mail postal strikes. Essex fire dispute talks. Great Yarmouth mother Fighting Cancer. Southend record broken for the most people over 100. Sports Football Ipswich rename Sir Bobby Robson stand Views: 79 |
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