LTB 210/24 – RMG TAKEOVER BID/ LABOUR MANIFESTO
No. 210/24
TO ALL POSTAL BRANCHES
Dear Colleagues,
RMG TAKEOVER BID/ LABOUR MANIFESTO
We wanted to let branches know that conversations on the takeover of Royal Mail are ongoing and we will keep branches updated as further developments occur.
Also, as you may be aware, the Labour Party Manifesto was released yesterday. The CWU, alongside other trade unions has had wide-ranging input into this set of policies, including implementing the New Deal for Workers and repealing anti-trade union laws.
In particular, we want to draw your attention to the words specifically on Royal Mail and the Post Office. Please see the below:
Royal Mail
Royal Mail remains a key part of the UK’s infrastructure. Labour will ensure that any proposed takeover is robustly scrutinised and that appropriate guarantees are forthcoming that protect the interests of the workforce, customers and the United Kingdom, including the need to maintain a comprehensive universal service obligation.
Labour will also explore new business and governance models for Royal Mail so that workers and customers who rely on Royal Mail services can have a stronger voice in the governance and strategic direction of the company.
Post Office
The Post Office is an essential service in communities across the country. Labour will look for ways to strengthen the Post Office network, in consultation with sub-postmasters, trade unions and customers and support the development of new products, services and business models, such as banking hubs, that will help reinvigorate the high street. We will also ensure justice and compensation are delivered swiftly for those sub-postmasters shamefully affected by the Horizon IT scandal.
The CWU has clearly shaped Labour’s policy on these two issues and we will continue to engage with the next government to get the best deal for our members.
We would urge branches to circulate these policies to our members and we will be reporting on any further developments.
If you have any questions, please email jdunn@cwu.org.
Yours Sincerely,
Dave Ward
General Secretary
Martin Walsh
Deputy General Secretary (Postal)
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