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08/02/2006
Postal workers will not return to work
Striking Royal Mail staff have today told representatives from the Communications Workers Union, that they are not going back to work.
A spokesperson from the CWU said that after an early morning meeting with postal workers, it was apparent that their position had not changed in regards to the action.
He said that although the CWU had urged workers to return to work, they remained adamant that they would remain on strike.
Over 200 members of staff at the Tomb Street depot in Belfast walked out in protest last week over disputes about disciplinary procedures and alleged cases of bullying.
This is the eighth day of the illegal strike and since it began last Tuesday, homes and businesses in North, South and West Belfast, have not had any post delivered.
Any mail, which has been posted in the city, will also not be processed or delivered.
Official watchdog Postwatch has said Royal Mail have not done enough to inform the public.
A spokeswoman for Postwatch has recommended that people stop posting mail, and deal with any official business, such as banking, over the phone or in person.
She added that customers waiting for health appointments should contact their doctors or hospitals, those waiting on benefits should get in touch with social security offices, and people waiting for credit card bills should ring the companies to avoid unnecessary interest charges.
Royal Mail have set up a helpline, and anyone requiring more information or advice should contact them on 08457 740740.
(EF/SP)
A spokesperson from the CWU said that after an early morning meeting with postal workers, it was apparent that their position had not changed in regards to the action.
He said that although the CWU had urged workers to return to work, they remained adamant that they would remain on strike.
Over 200 members of staff at the Tomb Street depot in Belfast walked out in protest last week over disputes about disciplinary procedures and alleged cases of bullying.
This is the eighth day of the illegal strike and since it began last Tuesday, homes and businesses in North, South and West Belfast, have not had any post delivered.
Any mail, which has been posted in the city, will also not be processed or delivered.
Official watchdog Postwatch has said Royal Mail have not done enough to inform the public.
A spokeswoman for Postwatch has recommended that people stop posting mail, and deal with any official business, such as banking, over the phone or in person.
She added that customers waiting for health appointments should contact their doctors or hospitals, those waiting on benefits should get in touch with social security offices, and people waiting for credit card bills should ring the companies to avoid unnecessary interest charges.
Royal Mail have set up a helpline, and anyone requiring more information or advice should contact them on 08457 740740.
(EF/SP)
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