Are the royal mail still striking

The Royal Mail postal workers in the United Kingdom have been involved in a series of strikes and industrial actions in recent years, primarily over issues related to pay, pensions, and working conditions.

The most recent strike action by the Royal Mail was a 48-hour strike that took place on August 26-27, 2022. This strike was called by the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents around 115,000 Royal Mail workers.

The strike was in response to a dispute over pay, pensions, and job security. The CWU claimed that Royal Mail was seeking to impose a pay freeze, reduce pensions, and increase working hours, which would negatively impact workers' lives.

The strike was the first in a series of planned strikes by the CWU, with further strikes scheduled for September 2022. However, on September 13, 2022, the CWU announced that it had reached a tentative agreement with Royal Mail on a new pay deal, which would include a 5.5% pay increase for postal workers.

As a result, the planned strikes for September 2022 were cancelled, and the CWU and Royal Mail agreed to a 12-week consultation period to finalize the details of the new pay deal. The agreement still needs to be ratified by CWU members, but it appears that the strike action has been averted for the time being.

It's worth noting that the Royal Mail has been facing significant challenges in recent years, including declining mail volumes, increased competition from private courier services, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations. The company has been seeking to modernize its operations and reduce costs, which has led to tensions with its workforce.