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Royal Mail workers accept pay deal to end strike action

by LLB staff reporter
12th Jul 23 10:32 am

Royal Mail workers have voted overwhelmingly to end the long running strike action and have accepted a deal over pay, jobs and conditions.

75% of members from the Communication Workers Union agreed to end industrial action.

CWU general secretary Dave Ward said: โ€œThis has been the most challenging period in both the history of the union and the company, and I want to thank every single member that has voted in this ballot.

โ€œOur members will know it doesnโ€™t end with todayโ€™s result โ€“ we all know what is going on in workplaces across the UK and we are going to deal with it.

โ€œMany workers simply do not trust Royal Mail Group because of the companyโ€™s lack of integrity and the way they are being treated.

โ€œSome wanted more from an agreement. Others find the prospect of changes such as later finishes unpalatable.

โ€œOur job in the coming weeks and months is to make sure their voices continue to be heard.

โ€œFar from being an endorsement of the actions of Royal Mail Group, this result will be the start of the union reconnecting in every workplace.โ€

A company spokesperson said: โ€œThe agreement provides Royal Mail a platform for the next phase of stabilising the business whilst continuing to drive efficiencies and change.

โ€œThe operational changes in the agreement are designed to be good for customers, increasing our ability to improve services and quality; good for employees, retaining job security and giving people a pay rise; good for the environment, reducing the companyโ€™s reliance on domestic air, further reducing carbon emissions; and good for shareholders, supporting the long-term sustainability of the business.

โ€œThe three-year pay deal agreed provides certainty for employees and ensures Royal Mail remains the industry leader on pay, terms and conditions.โ€

Kate Nowicki, director of Dispute Resolution at the conciliation service Acas, said: โ€œWe are pleased to have helped the CWU and Royal Mail reach an agreed deal.

โ€œI want to thank the parties for their commitment and patience in Acas talks.โ€

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