When does Christmas post have to be sent by?
Postal workers belonging to the Communication Workers Union started their industrial action in August.On strike days the Royal Mail says it will not be able to deliver first and second class letters.The timescale commitment offered on Special Delivery Guaranteed items will be suspended the day before any strike.Royal Mail delivery offices and customer service points will be closed. Letters will not be collected from post boxes.
Median pay at Royal Mail is £32,465 a year, and the average pay for a postal delivery worker is £25,777.However, this is below the current rate at which prices are rising -The CWU wants a higher pay offer. It also objects to proposed changes to working conditions, such as ending a number of allowances and the introduction of compulsory Sunday working.
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