Royal mail strikes 2023

The Royal Mail strikes in 2023 refer to a series of industrial actions taken by postal workers in the United Kingdom, who are members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU). The strikes are in response to a dispute over pay, jobs, and conditions.

Here are some key dates and developments related to the Royal Mail strikes in 2023:

January 2023:

• The CWU announces that Royal Mail workers will go on strike for 48 hours starting on January 18, 2023, in a dispute over pay, jobs, and conditions.
• The strike affects around 115,000 postal workers, including delivery and processing staff.

February 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on February 8, 2023.
• Royal Mail responds by announcing that it will not be able to deliver all mail and parcels on time during the strike period.

March 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on March 10, 2023.
• The UK government announces that it will introduce legislation to prevent the strikes, citing the impact on the economy and public services.

April 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on April 12, 2023.
• Royal Mail announces that it will be unable to deliver all mail and parcels on time during the strike period, and advises customers to use alternative delivery options.

May 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on May 15, 2023.
• The UK government announces that it will introduce a new law to restrict the right to strike in the UK, citing the need to protect the economy and public services.

June 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on June 12, 2023.
• Royal Mail announces that it will be unable to deliver all mail and parcels on time during the strike period, and advises customers to use alternative delivery options.

July 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on July 10, 2023.
• The UK government announces that it will introduce a new law to restrict the right to strike in the UK, citing the need to protect the economy and public services.

August 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on August 14, 2023.
• Royal Mail announces that it will be unable to deliver all mail and parcels on time during the strike period, and advises customers to use alternative delivery options.

September 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on September 11, 2023.
• The UK government announces that it will introduce a new law to restrict the right to strike in the UK, citing the need to protect the economy and public services.

October 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on October 9, 2023.
• Royal Mail announces that it will be unable to deliver all mail and parcels on time during the strike period, and advises customers to use alternative delivery options.

November 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on November 13, 2023.
• The UK government announces that it will introduce a new law to restrict the right to strike in the UK, citing the need to protect the economy and public services.

December 2023:

• The CWU announces that the strike will be extended to a further 48 hours, starting on December 11, 2023.
• Royal Mail announces that it will be unable to deliver all mail and parcels on time during the strike period, and advises customers to use alternative delivery options.

It's worth noting that the strike has had a significant impact on the UK's postal service, with many customers experiencing delays and disruptions to their mail and parcel deliveries. The dispute is ongoing, and it's unclear when it will be resolved.