LTB 047/23 - JOINT STATEMENT REACHED WITH ROYAL MAIL GROUP

No. 047/23

2nd March 2023

TO ALL POSTAL BRANCHES

Dear Colleagues,

JOINT STATEMENT REACHED WITH ROYAL MAIL GROUP

We have today concluded a joint statement, under the new process for talks, committing both parties to reach a full national agreement by Sunday 12th March. Importantly, the statement includes an appendix covering unagreed revisions, executive action and an independent review of all suspensions, conduct cases and dismissals arising from the dispute. The next stage of negotiations will continue to be facilitated by former TUC General Secretary, Brendan Barber and ACAS.

We are sure Branches will see this as a positive development.

We will be holding joint briefings with the employer and senior field officials tomorrow and a full verbal update can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph0E-imvRmo

A copy of the joint statement and appendix is copied below.

We once again thank you for your hard work and support – it continues to make a huge difference.

Solidarity,

Dave Ward

General Secretary

Andy FureyActing Deputy General Secretary (P)        

A new process for talks between Royal Mail Group and the CWU: Joint Statement by Royal Mail Group and CWU

In recognising the seriousness of the ongoing dispute between Royal Mail and the CWU both parties have now agreed to enter into a new process of talks between the senior leadership of both RMG and the CWU facilitated by Brendan Barber (former TUC General Secretary and ACAS Chair) supported by Marina Glasgow (Chief Conciliator of ACAS). Maria da Cunha and Shashi Verma (Non-Executive Directors) will support the talks process and provide Board oversight.

Both parties recognise that for these fresh talks to reach a successful resolution by 12th March every effort needs to be made to urgently address and minimise the current tensions across Royal Mail Group workplaces, arising from the long-lasting dispute.

The talks will focus on and work at pace on all the issues that have given rise to the dispute, or arisen during the dispute, including the pay and changes required to secure the future of RMG, the most constructive way to work together in local revision activity, and an appropriate independent process for reviewing any issues regarding fair treatment of employees and/or TU representatives arising out of the dispute.

A programme of workstreams has started on all issues mentioned above and will conclude Sunday 12th March to secure an agreement.

Both parties recognise that the business faces the most seriously challenging financial, economic and market conditions in its history and that the best way to meet these challenges is to reach a national agreement that aligns the interests of all, including the workforce and customers and key stakeholders, in building a positive future for Royal Mail Group.

Read in full here