Royal mail cwu agreement

The Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have a long-standing agreement that covers various aspects of employment, including pay, conditions, and benefits. Here are some key points from the current agreement:

Pay:

• The current pay deal, which runs from 2018 to 2022, includes a 2% pay increase in 2018, a 2.5% increase in 2019, and a 3% increase in 2020.
• The agreement also includes a £1,000 bonus for all Royal Mail employees in 2020.

Hours and Working Conditions:

• The agreement includes provisions for flexible working, including the ability to work from home or adjust working hours.
• Royal Mail has committed to reducing the number of Sunday working hours for postal workers.

Job Security:

• The agreement includes a commitment from Royal Mail to maintain a certain level of employment levels, with a target of maintaining at least 90% of current employment levels.
• The agreement also includes provisions for redeployment and retraining for employees who may be affected by changes in the business.

Pensions:

• The agreement includes a commitment from Royal Mail to maintain the current pension scheme for existing employees.
• New employees will be enrolled in the Royal Mail Group Pension Scheme, which is a defined contribution scheme.

Other Benefits:

• The agreement includes a range of other benefits, including:
  • A commitment to maintain the current sick pay scheme.
  • A commitment to maintain the current holiday entitlement.
  • A commitment to maintain the current maternity and paternity leave policies.
  • A commitment to maintain the current employee assistance program.

Dispute Resolution:

• The agreement includes a dispute resolution procedure, which allows for the resolution of disputes through negotiation and mediation.

It's worth noting that the agreement is subject to change and may be updated or modified as part of future negotiations between Royal Mail and the CWU.