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Are there any more postal strike dates?

Will there be more Royal Mail strikes? – There are no further strike dates currently confirmed for 2023, but the dispute between Royal Mail and the CWU shows little sign of reaching a conclusion. The CWU has warned “further action will take place in 2023”.

1. A spokesperson for the union said: “Royal Mail Group keep telling us they have no money.
2. They find it to spend millions on agency staff just for show.
3. Make no mistake – this isn’t about clearing mail, it’s about breaking the spirits of postal workers.
4. They will never succeed.” CWU general secretary Dave Ward said: “When a company openly boasts of having built a £1.7bn fund to crush its own workers rather than use that money to settle the dispute and restore the service, then you know dark forces are clearly at work.

“Their sole intention is to destroy the jobs of postal workers and remove their union from the workplace. “Our members will not stand for this, and further action will take place in 2023.”

What are the next day options for Royal Mail?

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How much delay is the Royal Mail strike?

Royal Mail Industrial Action disruption to our order dispatches – Sept, Oct & Nov 2022. Royal Mail Strike action on 30th September & 1st October 2022, There will be no Royal Mail collections or deliveries on these, and the other dates below! Due to planned Industrial Action by Royal Mail, the following delivery options, available at checkout, may experience delays in the Royal Mail network on & around the following dates: Friday 30th September & Saturday 1st October 2022.Thursday 13th October 2022.Thursday 20th October 2022.Tuesday 25th October 2022.Monday 28th November 2022.

Standard (Tracked 48): Typically 2-4 working days may incur extra days delay. Super-Saver: Typically 3-5 working days may incur extra days delay. First Class: Typically 1-3 working days may incur extra days delay.Royal Mail have informed us that they have contingency plans in place to minimalize disruption to delivery services, but customers should expect “significant disruption” to all delivery services.Delivery Offices and Customer Service Points will also be closed on days when strike action is taking place, so please do not try to collect or drop-off items on these dates. The following Royal Mail operations may also be affected by separate strike action on the following dates: Processing, Distribution, Admin : 3rd, 9th, 15th, 24th November & 1st December 2022. Delivery : 4th, 10th, 16th, 25th November & 2nd December 2022. Network : 2nd, 8th, 14th, 23rd & 30th November 2022.Please accept our sincere apologies on behalf of Royal Mail for any inconvenience caused by delays to our order deliveries. DPD courier delivery services are unaffected, and where applicable, will also be offered to customers at checkout.

: Royal Mail Industrial Action disruption to our order dispatches – Sept, Oct & Nov 2022.

Is the Royal Mail strike over?

The dispute between Royal Mail and staff represented by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has officially come to an end after months of bitter exchanges. Members of the union have voted by 67% to accept a deal with Royal Mail that was reached in April,

Turnout of members was more than 75%. The CWU had recommended members accept the deal. More than 115,000 postal workers held a total of 18 days of strikes between September and December last year, demanding higher pay and better working conditions as rising inflation eroded earnings. Under the agreement, staff will get a 10% rise over three years and a one-off lump sum of £500, though the union had initially sought an annual increase in line with the rate of inflation – currently running at 8.7%,

The deal also includes later starting times for deliveries which, Royal Mail said, would respond to greater demand for next-day parcels, improve quality of service and create greater growth capacity. New seasonal working patterns and regular Sunday working, sought by the company, were also agreed.

• Royal Mail said this would allow it to grow its seven-day parcels business and adapt to changing customer demands.
• A win for the CWU was the promise of an independent inquiry into suspended or sacked workers and reduced use of agency workers.
• While industrial action has concluded, ill will between the union and Royal Mail remains.

The head of the CWU, Dave Ward, said the near year long period of negotiating and industrial action has been “the most challenging period in both the history of the union and the company”. “Many workers simply do not trust Royal Mail group because of the company’s lack of integrity and the way they are being treated.” Acceptance of the deal will not mean a scaling down of union activity, Mr Ward said, nor is it an “endorsement” of Royal Mail actions.

This result will be the start of the union reconnecting in every workplace”. The bitter dispute involved the union calling for the resignation of chief executive Simon Thompson and Mr Thompson saying the company was losing £100m a day during strike action. In May he announced he was stepping down. Key, busy dates for Royal Mail were targeted by the CWU to cause maximum disruption.

Walkouts took place on the busy online shopping days of Cyber Monday and Black Friday, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Royal Mail boss admits parcels are prioritised over letters. On days of strike action, Mr Thompson admitted to a hearing of the Business Committee that Royal Mail prioritised delivering parcels over letters.

• Mr Thompson had been recalled by MP members of the committee who challenged his credibility.
• The company faces an Ofcom investigation, and could be fined, over its missed delivery targets,
• The targets require Royal Mail to deliver 93% of first-class mail within one working day of collection; deliver 98.5% of second-class mail in three working days of collection; and complete 99.9% of delivery routes on each day that a delivery is required.

But the former state-owned monopoly said only 73.7% of first-class mail arrived within one working day; 90.7% of second-class post arrived within three working days; and just 89.35% of delivery routes were completed for each day a delivery was required.

Will Royal Mail get a pay rise?

Royal Mail workers represented by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have accepted a three-year pay deal which will see their salary jump by 6% in 2023. Pay for postal service workers will then rise by a further 2% in April 2024. Adding this to the 2% wage increase staff received earlier this year it means workers receive a total 10% pay rise.

Over 75% of CWU members voted in favour of the deal, which introduces benefits like later start times from 2024 onwards, changes to sick pay and an assurance of no compulsory redundancies. From autumn 2023, staff will be required to work with more seasonal patterns, doing more hours in the busier periods like Christmas and less in quieter times like during summer.

Part of the deal also introduces Sunday work as a requirement for any new employee contracts. “The agreement provides Royal Mail a platform for the next phase of stabilising the business whilst continuing to drive efficiencies and change,” said a Royal Mail spokesman.

Is Royal Mail slow?

Notes to editors –

1. Walnut Unlimited surveyed 4,007 18+UK adults between 25 May to 5 June 2023 to ask them about their experiences of letter delays. Questions that were asked included:
1. Thinking about any post you’ve received from or sent with Royal Mail in the last month, has any of your post been delayed or not arrived at all? 31% said they had experienced a letter delay and 22% said they had experienced a parcel delay.
2. Did you experience any negative consequences because a letter was delayed or didn’t arrive in the last month? 15% said they had experienced a serious negative consequence, including missing important documents (9%). missing a health appointment (6%), paying bills late (3%), missing a financial appointment (e.g. a job interview) (3%), and losing money through fines (2%).
3. Did you experience any negative consequences because a letter was delayed or didn’t arrive in the last month? 23% of people of colour had experienced a serious negative consequence as a result of letter delays, compared to 13% of white people.
4. Did you experience any negative consequences because a letter was delayed or didn’t arrive in the last month? 21% of disabled people said they had experienced a serious negative consequence as a result of letter delays, compared to 13% of non-disabled people.
2. 15.7 million people estimate worked out using Citizens Advice research finding 31% of people experienced letter delays in the month leading up to the fieldwork period of 25 May to 5 June 2023 and ONS 2021 Mid-2021 Estimates of the population for the UK, England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland,
3. 7.3 million people estimate worked out using Citizens Advice research finding 15% of people experienced serious negative consequences due to letter delays in the month leading up to the fieldwork period of 25 May to 5 June 2023 and ONS 2021 Mid-2021 Estimates of the population for the UK, England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland,

1. Citizens Advice is made up of the national charity Citizens Advice; the network of independent local Citizens Advice charities across England and Wales; the Citizens Advice consumer service; and the Witness Service.
2. Our network of charities offers impartial advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
3. Citizens Advice helped 2.55 million people face to face, over the phone, by email and webchat in 2021-22. And we had 40.6 million visits to our website. For full service statistics see our monthly publication Advice trends.
4. Citizens Advice service staff are supported by more than 18,500 trained volunteers, working at over 2,500 service outlets across England and Wales.
5. You can get consumer advice from the Citizens Advice consumer service on 0808 223 1133 or 0808 223 1144 for Welsh language speakers.

What is the fastest letter delivery service in the UK?

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Which postal service is fastest?

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70 pounds.

Priority Mail Express is the fastest mail service offered by the Postal Service. It provides guaranteed 1-Day or 2-Day expedited service by 3 p.m. for any mailable matter and includes $100 of insurance coverage. Priority Mail Express delivery is offered 365 days a year in many locations.

1. If available at the destination location, delivery by 10:30 a.m.
2. Or Sunday or holiday delivery may be purchased at an additional charge.
3. Priority Mail Express packaging supplies (envelopes, boxes, tubes) are available at no cost from your local Post Office.
4. If getting your mail there overnight is your highest priority, then Priority Mail Express is the best choice.

Many businesses use First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, or USPS Marketing Mail for regular mailings and Priority Mail Express for important business documents, like contracts and sales orders. Priority Mail Express prices are based on the weight of the piece, and how far the piece travels except when USPS-provided Priority Mail Express Flat Rate packaging is being used.

1. Dimensional Weight Price: Postage for parcels addressed for delivery to zones 1-9 and exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches) is based on the actual weight or the dimensional weight, whichever is greater.
2. Including Priority Mail Commercial Base and Commercial Plus ).
3. Priority Mail Express Flat Rate packaging: Use for anything mailed in the special Flat Rate Envelopes provided by the USPS, regardless of weight or domestic destination (70 pound weight limit).

Lower commercial prices are available for Priority Mail Express items that meet eligibility standards and must contain an Intelligent Mail barcode or you could be charged a non-compliance fee.

What happens if Royal Mail guaranteed 1pm not arrived?

Cover for valuable items or late delivery –

Up to £750 compensation included for delivery by 1pm Optional additional cover up to £2,500 Optional consequential loss cover up to £10,000 You’ll be refunded if your item isn’t there on time**

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Are Royal Mail delivering letters today?

Deliveries are operating as normal across the UK today. We aim to deliver to all addresses we have mail for, six days a week.

Will tracked 48 be delivered during strikes?

How long will parcels take to arrive? – We expect there to be a delay of up to 4 working days to orders affected by the strike action. Due to the expected delay we must extend our lost parcel policy throughout September to allow 14 working days for delivery.

1. You will be entitled to a refund or replacement if your UK parcel doesn’t arrive within 14 working days of dispatch.
2. Eep your customers informed to prevent repeat contact about how long to await their parcel.
3. Royal Mail will prioritise Tracked 24 parcels, so now’s a better time than ever to switch to this delivery method.

Parcels sent on the Regular 24 and 48 services are at greater risk of being delayed or lost, as sorting offices may be left unmanned during the strike and fewer deliveries will be made during and immediately after the strike.

How much can you claim from Royal Mail?

All Retail Royal Mail Service Except Special Guaranteed Service

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Mail with intrinsic value with basic and additional evidence.	The maximum payable is £20 or the item’s market value (whichever is lower). Royal Mail Signed For service’s maximum claim value is £50.

Why are Royal Mail striking so much?

Royal Mail profits – In May 2022, Royal Mail announced they had turned a profit of £758m that business year. Although this was a £56m rise from the year before, it was below analysts’ average forecast of £771m and the company has announced it is losing £1m a day.

• The company has said it will need to split if it cannot achieve “significant operational change.” Dave Ward, CWU general secretary has previously said: “While bosses rake in £758m in profit and shareholders take £400m, workers are expected to take a serious real-terms pay cut.
• Postal workers won’t accept their living standards being hammered by bosses who are typical of business leaders today – overpaid, underqualified, out of their depth.” In October 2022, Royal Mail announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs by next August, blaming ongoing strike action and rising losses at the business.

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Can first class mail take longer than 3 days UK?

Conclusion – In the United Kingdom, it takes first class mail an average of 1-2 days to be delivered. While this may seem like a long time in comparison to the instant gratification we often experience with email and other digital forms of communication, there are still many reasons why people prefer to send items through the postal service.

• For one, first class mail is a much more reliable form of delivery, with a significantly lower chance of items being lost or damaged in transit.
• Additionally, first class mail is often cheaper than alternative shipping methods, making it a great option for budget-conscious consumers.
• Whether you’re sending a birthday card to a friend or an important document to a business associate, you can rest assured that your first class mail will arrive safe and sound in just a few short days.

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