contained within the 2018 Guiding Principles Agreement is reference to the reduction of the working week by one hour from October 2018, which for Delivery units was contained within both Sections 15.3 and 16.1.1. In order to ensure that the one hour reduction is introduced in Delivery Units we have now agreed a joint statement relating to this issue with Royal Mail (more…)
Royal Mail Group have approved the proposal to prohibit the use of mobile devices, including ‘hands-free’ whilst driving. The policy change will apply to anybody driving for Royal Mail regardless of role or rank within the business and will include all vehicles including cars. The new policy takes effect from Monday 18th June. (more…)
On 17th May Royal Mail published its financial results for the year ending 25th March 2018.
Overall the results showed that our members have again helped to deliver another solid performance against a difficult commercial backdrop. Group revenue is now over £10 billion for the first time, while adjusted operating profit before transformation costs were up 1% to £674 million.
In UKPIL revenue was unchanged – parcel revenue grew by 4%, while total letter revenue fell by 4%. UK parcel volume and revenue growth rates are expected to be at least the same in 2019.
Employees in the SAYE 2014 Scheme have the option to convert their savings into Royal Mail shares at a discounted price of 360p. Those who wish to exercise this option could benefit financially by £1,121 (while the share price is around 550p). After the 31st May 2018, the option to acquire shares at a discounted rate will lapse and the savings will be repaid. (more…)
See below a series of short videos from Terry Pullinger & Sue Whalley about the recently accepted Four Pillars & Pay Agreement. (more…)
I am pleased to announce that CWU members have returned a resounding YES vote on the Pay and Four Pillars Agreement negotiated with the employer Royal Mail Group.
The result of the Ballot, as certified by the independent Scrutineer, is attached and is as follows:-
Result No. Votes % of Valid Vote
YES 56,177 90.1%
NO 6,167 9.9%
We would like to thank our CWU Representatives at all levels and our Branches for the outstanding work they have carried out throughout this campaign which has enabled us to achieve this historical Agreement which will change the future and afford our members employment, standard of living and retirement security.
You will shortly receive, in the post, your ballot paper on whether to accept or reject the recently negotiated Pay & 4 Pillars National Agreement. The ballot will close on Wednesday 28th March 2018.
Your Branch Officials have considered the Pay & 4 Pillars proposed agreement and are recommending that you vote YES to accept it. (more…)
This sets out some basic guidance to members on the pension forms recently sent out by Royal Mail in their Pension Booklet. (more…)
CWUHQ will be broadcasting a live Facebook Q&A session on Monday 5th March @ 6pm in which Mark Baulch & Davie Robertson will be answering questions on the Pipeline pillar of the 4 Pillars agreement. This can be viewed on the following link; https://www.facebook.com/events/1786838974950432/
Additional to the above Q&A session, a further one will be held on Tuesday 6th March @ 6PM. Terry Pullinger will answering questions on the agreement itself with Ray Ellis taking questions on Pension related matters. This can be viewed on the following link; https://www.facebook.com/events/158524338196292/
