Postal workers in Royal Mail have today (Tuesday) overwhelmingly backed the deal on pay, job security and improved industrial relations by two to one in a consultative ballot.
BALLOT RESULT PAY DEAL
| Number of ballot papers despatched | 117,073 |
| Number of votes cast | 64,018 |
| Number found to be spoiled | 175 |
| Thus number of valid votes counted | 63,843 |
| NUMBER VOTING YES | 42.023 65.82% |
| NUMBER VOTING NO | 21,820 34.18% |
BALLOT RESULT MTSF
| Number of ballot papers despatched | 117,073 |
| Number of votes cast | 64,018 |
| Number found to be spoiled | 427 |
| Thus number of valid votes counted | 63,591 |
| NUMBER VOTING YES | 42,223 66.40% |
| NUMBER VOTING NO | 21,368 33.60% |
Over the next three years, modern machinery and new operational methods will be introduced into the company and a “culture of co-operation” will see the union fully involved with the phasing in of each stage. Job security guarantees include full-time staff making up at least three quarters of the workforce while wages will improve year-on-year, along with further lump sums as transformation is rolled out and an hour off the working week.
Dave Ward, CWU deputy general secretary, said: “This is a strong ballot result for a strong deal and we’re delighted that our members have fully supported this hard fought for agreement. The deal recognises the importance of staff in successfully implementing change and rewarding people for the work.
“Job security was a major issue for us given the changes ahead. The deal commits Royal Mail to retaining full-time staff, improved flexibility and a voluntary approach to any redundancies.
“It was obvious to everyone involved that the old ‘them and us’ mentality simply had to go. Industrial relations have to improve and we’re all committed to that.
“Now the challenge is on for us all to prove in practice that we can all work together to build a positive future for our industry, our members and the public whom we serve.
“We’d like to again thank Roger Poole, ACAS and Brendan Barber for their efforts over the past months which have helped to secure this successful outcome.”
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