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Rural mail carriers in Alberta wildcat

Submitted by EdmontonWobbly on Sep 26 2007 17:34

Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers in northern Alberta, Canada Wildcatted on Monday September 24th. Mail delivery was cut off in Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Nisku, Edson, Hinton and Delton Depot in Edmonton.

CWU announces further strikes

Submitted by Ed on Sep 21 2007 10:00

Postal workers listen to a talk during their recent strike action

The CWU yesterday has declared that there will be two 48 hour strikes at the beginning of October. Below is the official statement, reproduced for reference.

Postal workers wildcat in Burslem

Submitted by Mike Harman on Sep 12 2007 09:43

Picket line at Burslem earlier this year

Workers at Burslem delivery office, Stoke-on-Trent, are on wildcat strikes after twelve members of staff were suspended including all union reps.

Royal Mail: Stockport wildcat strikers return to work whilst national talks extended until Sunday

Submitted by Mike Harman on Sep 4 2007 19:50

Several hundred workers at Stockport Mail Centre returned to work today having walked out unofficially on Friday. Meanwhile national talks between the CWU leadership and Royal Mail have been extended until Sunday.

Namibian telecoms workers in unlawful strike

Submitted by Joseph Kay on Sep 4 2007 08:32

Telecom Namibia employees briefly downed tools on Friday morning (31 August), a move condemned by management as in violation of dispute resolution procedures.

UK: Workers at Royal Mail contractors Romec strike

Submitted by Steven. on Aug 31 2007 10:33

Following an overwhelming 12 to 1 yes vote for industrial action, engineers and admin workers are Romec are due to strike today over a sub-inflation pay offer.

Comments on the recent summer postal strike - by a striker, 2007

Submitted by Red Marriott on Aug 17 2007 11:20

A postman looks at recent developments and future implications in the recently suspended strike.

UK: Post Office strikes continue

Submitted by Steven. on Aug 14 2007 10:38

Workers at Crown Post Offices struck yesterday and on Friday, and are due to strike again tomorrow to stop plans to outsource services to WH Smiths.

Royal Mail strikes suspended for talks as work to rule continues

Submitted by Mike Harman on Aug 10 2007 11:37

Royal Mail and the CWU leadership announced the suspension of strike action for three weeks for talks. Meanwhile, on the job and unofficial action continues.