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Royal Mail slams union’s ‘wholly unacceptable behaviours’ at strikes royal mail fights back Royal Mail has today written to union bosses to intervene in “wholly unacceptable behaviours” on the picket line. Writing to the general secretary of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) Dave Ward, the delivery giant said there had been more than 100 allegations of violence and assault, harassment and intimidation have been reported over the four [...]
Rail workers ‘at war’ with government, union boss says transport Rail workers are “at war” with the government, a union boss has said, as Labour faced calls to commit to building HS2 in full. Mick Whelan, general secretary of the train drivers’ union Aslef, said his members have been on strike for 16 months in a “Westminster-driven” dispute. He accused the government of wanting to send [...]
Sellafield cyber attacks ‘no surprise’, union warns secretary of state December 19, 2023 The UK nuclear industry is awaiting plans to build further infrastructure to compliment plants such as Hinkley Point C (pictured).
Industrial action to cripple railways as union calls strikes and overtime ban May 5, 2024 Rail and tram passengers face a week of disruption because of strikes which will lead to some parts of the country having no trains on days of industrial action. Members of the train drivers’ union Aslef at 16 operators will launch a six-day ban on overtime on Monday, which is expected to cause short-notice cancellations. [...]
Union appears to support Royal Mail proposals to end Saturday post April 28, 2024 The Communication Workers Union (CWU) had been a major obstacle to Royal Mail's efforts to reduce its loss-making daily deliveries.
Wilko: Union warns that job losses could be announced on Thursday August 30, 2023 Job losses at Wilko could reportedly be announced as soon as Thursday, after an offer to buy the entire 400-strong estate failed to pass “basic checks”, members from the GMB Union have warned. The union representing thousands of Wilko staff has now said that redundancy talks, which were suspended earlier this week, could be restarted. [...]
Barclays planning 900 layoffs in Britain to cut costs, union claims November 28, 2023 Barclays is planning to cut 900 roles in Britain by the new year, according to employee union Unite, as the bank seeks to reduce costs.
Vodafone and Three hit back at union concerns deal will kill competition October 17, 2023 Vodafone and Three have hit back at a warning from trade union Unite that their telco tie-up will stifle competition, threaten national security and raise customer bills by up to £300 a year.
Royal Mail continues drive to scrap Saturday post after union bends April 30, 2024 Royal Mail's proposals include a slower first-class service and reducing the number of delivery days from six to three.