Has there been royal mail strikes
Yes, there have been several Royal Mail strikes throughout its history. Here are a few notable examples:
- 1971: The first national postal strike in the UK took place in 1971, lasting for 15 days. The strike was called by the National Union of Clerks and Postal Workers (NUC&PW) over issues such as pay, working conditions, and job security.
- 1973: A second national postal strike occurred in 1973, lasting for 12 days. The strike was called by the same union, the NUC&PW, over similar issues as the previous strike.
- 1981: A three-day strike took place in 1981, called by the National Union of Postal Workers (NUPW) over pay and working conditions.
- 1988: A 12-day strike occurred in 1988, called by the NUPW over issues such as pay, working conditions, and job security.
- 2003: A 48-hour strike took place in 2003, called by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) over pay and working conditions.
- 2012: A 48-hour strike occurred in 2012, called by the CWU over issues such as pay, pensions, and job security.
- 2013: A 48-hour strike took place in 2013, called by the CWU over the same issues as the previous strike.
- 2014: A 48-hour strike occurred in 2014, called by the CWU over issues such as pay, pensions, and job security.
- 2017: A 48-hour strike took place in 2017, called by the CWU over issues such as pay, pensions, and job security.
- 2022: A 48-hour strike occurred in 2022, called by the CWU over issues such as pay, pensions, and job security.
These strikes have resulted in significant disruptions to postal services, with mail and parcels delayed or not delivered. Royal Mail has also implemented various measures to mitigate the impact of strikes, such as hiring temporary staff and increasing its use of automation.