“Meet us personally” Royal Mail Union urges Jacob Rees-Mogg

“Meet us personally” Royal Mail Union urges Jacob Rees-Mogg

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The transcript discusses the Royal Mail Group's workforce and their demand for a fair pay rise amidst a cost of living crisis. The union criticizes Royal Mail's insufficient pay increase and highlights the company's financial capability to offer more. The union also addresses unacceptable company demands and seeks government involvement to resolve the dispute. The future of Royal Mail and its ownership is also a key concern.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the Royal Mail Group's workforce is demanding a pay rise?

To match the pay of other companies

To cope with the cost of living crisis

To reduce working hours

To increase company profits

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Royal Mail pay to shareholders in January?

£500 million

£400 million

£300 million

£200 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage pay rise did Royal Mail impose on its workers?

3%

2%

1%

4%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the demands Royal Mail is making on its workers?

Increase in pension contributions

Increase in working hours

Introduction of gig economy style contracts

Reduction in workforce

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is the union willing to take if progress is made in negotiations?

Increase pay demands

Increase strike action

Suspend strike action

Reduce working hours

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the union write to regarding the future of Royal Mail?

The Secretary of State

The Home Secretary

The Prime Minister

The Chancellor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the union's stance on Royal Mail's ownership?

It should be sold to a foreign company

It should remain a UK-owned company

It should be owned by a private equity group

It should be nationalized