Thousands of postal workers strike over pay and conditions

Thousands of postal workers strike over pay and conditions

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The video discusses a strike involving over 115,000 Royal Mail members due to dissatisfaction with pay and company actions. The company made significant profits but imposed a minimal pay increase amidst rising inflation. The Labour Party is expected to support the workers and investigate potential underlying issues, such as a takeover bid. The focus remains on members, with plans for further ballots and collective actions to address the unsustainable treatment of workers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage of the yes vote that led to the strike by Royal Mail members?

97.7%

95.5%

99.9%

96.6%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the postal workers' dissatisfaction with Royal Mail?

Poor working conditions

Insufficient holiday allowance

Inadequate pay increase amidst high inflation

Lack of job security

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Labour Party need to do according to the members involved in the dispute?

Encourage more strikes

Ignore the ongoing dispute

Intervene in the dispute and investigate company motives

Support the company's financial strategies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the concern regarding the company's secret talks?

A potential merger with another postal service

Increasing the workforce

A takeover bid and abandoning the USO

Reducing the number of delivery days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader campaign that CW is at the center of?

Strike for Justice

Enough is enough

Fair Pay Now

Postal Workers United