Do parcelforce strike with royal mail

Parcelforce is a subsidiary of Royal Mail, but they are separate entities with their own management and operations. While Royal Mail employees have gone on strike in the past, Parcelforce employees have not necessarily followed suit.

However, in recent years, there have been instances where Parcelforce employees have taken industrial action alongside Royal Mail workers. For example:

1. In 2019, Parcelforce drivers and depot staff joined Royal Mail workers on a 48-hour strike over pay, pensions, and working conditions.
2. In 2020, Parcelforce employees, along with Royal Mail workers, went on strike for 19 days over the same issues.

It's worth noting that Parcelforce has its own separate union, the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents Parcelforce employees. While the CWU is affiliated with the Royal Mail's union, the CWU has its own bargaining rights and can take industrial action independently of Royal Mail.

In summary, while Parcelforce employees have not always followed Royal Mail workers on strike, there have been instances where they have taken joint action. The likelihood of Parcelforce employees striking alongside Royal Mail workers depends on the specific issues at stake and the negotiations between the unions and management.