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15/02/2006
Postal workers still considering management's offer
Striking Belfast postal workers are still considering an offer made by Royal Mail Management on Monday night in a bid to bring the unofficial strike to an end.
The offer would allow a third party to intervene in future talks between the Communications Workers Union and management, however it would also involve employees being banned from holding any further industrial action over the next year.
Over 200 postal workers went on strike on January 31, following disputes with bosses over disciplinary action and alleged cases of bullying. Claims which the Royal Mail deny.
Since the strike began, no mail has been delivered to north, south, or west Belfast, with the east of the city remaining unaffected.
Any items posted in Belfast were not being processed or items posted in Northern Ireland for delivery to Britain, the Republic of Ireland or internationally were not being dispatched.
The action has also had a major impact on small businesses in the Belfast area, with an estimated drop of 95% in revenue.
Yesterday, several hundred strikers and their supporters took part in a city centre rally organised by the Belfast and District Trade Unions Council.
During the meeting on Monday night, Royal Mail agreed to introduce an independent third party into future negotiations, if the strikers returned to work immediately. This was one of the staff's key demands, however, as yet they have made no attempt to resume their services.
This morning, management once again clarified and amended what appeared to be the basis of an agreement with the CWU, however there has been no response from them on behalf of the postal staff.
Royal Mail has set up a helpline for customers needing more information and advice. The number is 08457 740740.
(EF/SP)
The offer would allow a third party to intervene in future talks between the Communications Workers Union and management, however it would also involve employees being banned from holding any further industrial action over the next year.
Over 200 postal workers went on strike on January 31, following disputes with bosses over disciplinary action and alleged cases of bullying. Claims which the Royal Mail deny.
Since the strike began, no mail has been delivered to north, south, or west Belfast, with the east of the city remaining unaffected.
Any items posted in Belfast were not being processed or items posted in Northern Ireland for delivery to Britain, the Republic of Ireland or internationally were not being dispatched.
The action has also had a major impact on small businesses in the Belfast area, with an estimated drop of 95% in revenue.
Yesterday, several hundred strikers and their supporters took part in a city centre rally organised by the Belfast and District Trade Unions Council.
During the meeting on Monday night, Royal Mail agreed to introduce an independent third party into future negotiations, if the strikers returned to work immediately. This was one of the staff's key demands, however, as yet they have made no attempt to resume their services.
This morning, management once again clarified and amended what appeared to be the basis of an agreement with the CWU, however there has been no response from them on behalf of the postal staff.
Royal Mail has set up a helpline for customers needing more information and advice. The number is 08457 740740.
(EF/SP)
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