Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 4 weeks ago

Union court bid over postal strike

The union representing striking postal workers will go to the high court this week in an attempt to stop Royal Mail recruiting 30,000 temporary staff who they allege are being used as "strike breakers". Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

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Related Quotes

  1. The CWU's irresponsible behaviour underlines just how muddled and confused the thinking of the union is – and how little it really cares about customers or the future of the UK postal service
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 4 weeks ago
  2. The offer by the TUC presents a real opportunity to break the deadlock.
    Lord Mandelson – Lord Mandelson SOURCE: Mirror.co.uk 1 month ago
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