How long are the royal mail on strike
The Royal Mail postal workers in the UK went on strike on February 8, 2022, and the strike action is expected to continue until further notice. The exact duration of the strike is uncertain, as it depends on the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU).
The CWU has announced that the strike will continue until a new pay deal is agreed upon, which could take several weeks or even months. The union is demanding a 10% pay rise for its members, while the Royal Mail has offered a 2% increase.
Here is a timeline of the strike action so far:
- February 8, 2022: The strike began, with around 115,000 Royal Mail workers participating.
- February 9-11, 2022: The strike continued, with no resolution reached.
- February 12-14, 2022: The strike was suspended for three days to allow for further negotiations.
- February 15, 2022: The strike resumed, with the CWU announcing that it would continue until a new pay deal is agreed upon.
It's worth noting that the strike has caused significant disruptions to postal services across the UK, with many mail deliveries and collections affected. The Royal Mail has apologized for the inconvenience caused and is working to minimize the impact of the strike.