Dave Ward

General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union @CWUNews

[CWU @CWUnews]

“The Royal Mail is an example of a business that cannot be run effectively by the private sector, and an example of a business which I believe the government can renationalise fairly easily within its fiscal rules.”

Yesterday Labour MPs, including @darrenpjones, called out the failures of Royal Mail's business model, called its separation from the Post Office a mistake and urged the government to not shy away from renationalisation.

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

Three quarters of the British public want Royal Mail back in public hands.

[CWU @CWUnews]

Posties do a fantastic job, but the problem is toxic management and a lack of governance.

That’s what Labour MP for Stockport Navendu Mishra told Westminster Hall last week.

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

This is an important and brave message from workers at Meta, where the CWU have members.

If the allegations are true that big tech firms have been suppressing the voice of @LulaOficial and ignoring extreme right-wing disinformation, everyone who believes in fair play should be seriously concerned.

American tech billionaires must not be allowed to interfere in democratic elections - the future of Brazil must be decided by the Brazilian people alone.

[BRASILWIRE @BRASILWIRE]

Meta employees denounce interference in Brazil elections.

https://t.co/G9Fm2NMPnA

[CWU @CWUnews]

Royal Mail's continued failure to accept reality has damaged services, demoralised workers, and let down the country.

Postal workers and communities need government intervention to save this vital public service.

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

Andy Burnham is right.

Royal Mail's continued failure to accept reality has damaged services, demoralised workers, and let down the country.

Postal workers and the communities they serve need government intervention to save this treasured national institution.

[CWU @CWUnews]

Over a third of self-employed parcel drivers say they earn less than the minimum wage. 📦

A new University of Sheffield report compared two major UK parcel companies: one that directly employs its drivers under collective bargaining, and one that relies on self-employed couriers. The difference was stark.

CWU General Secretary Dave Ward said: “Those who are self-employed face huge disadvantages compared to properly employed workers in terms of pay, working hours and employment conditions.”

The government is now consulting on tackling bogus self-employment.

The CWU will be pushing for robust measures and enforcement to end the race to the bottom in parcel delivery, and equal rights for every worker in the sector.

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

Very pleased to contribute to @sheffielduni report launch in Parliament today on workers rights in parcel delivery. Growth in this expanding sector cannot be on the back of low pay and insecure work. Bogus self employment must end

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

Ignore the scare stories from the bosses. Working people create the wealth in this country.

They deserve strong trade unions to fight for their fair share.
https://t.co/2TbPmC3roz

[CWU @CWUnews]

How much worse do things have to get before the Government steps in to save our Royal Mail?

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

Royal Mail is in crisis. Staff are leaving in their hundreds every week, workloads are becoming unmanageable and communities are being let down.

We cannot carry on like this. The Government and company need to work with the CWU on a plan to save this vital national service.
https://t.co/8FnzVCh0ik

[CWU @CWUnews]

For too long, bogus self-employment has allowed companies to drive down labour costs, shift risks onto workers and deny them decent pay and proper protections. It also allows parcel operators to undercut Royal Mail and companies that directly employ their staff, creating an unfair playing field that rewards bad employers.

The government's consultation published today is an important step forward in a campaign the CWU has fought for years and welcome news for thousands of workers who deserve better.

We will press the government to introduce robust, non-negotiable rules that close loopholes, protect workers’ rights and create a level playing field across the world of work.

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

For too long, bogus self-employment has allowed companies to drive down labour costs, shift risks onto workers and deny them decent pay and proper protections. It also allows parcel operators to undercut Royal Mail and companies that directly employ their staff, creating an unfair playing field that rewards bad employers.

This consultation is an important step forward in a campaign the CWU has fought for years and welcome news for thousands of workers who deserve better.

We will press the government to introduce robust, non-negotiable rules that close loopholes, protect workers’ rights and create a level playing field across the world of work.
https://t.co/QdI31kKtKE

[The Telegraph @Telegraph]

Royal Mail’s union has claimed the postal service is on the “brink of collapse” because hundreds of postmen are quitting every week

🔗 https://t.co/ZUbnRIU5vg

[CWU @CWUnews]

Unless Royal Mail faces up to its self-inflicted recruitment and retention crisis, it is on the brink of collapse.

For years, we have had select committees, promises of £500 million improvement plans, a broad array of agreements and threats to improve from Ofcom.

Royal Mail is in serious need of a business vision that provides dignified work for employees and quality service for consumers and communities.

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

At this stage, it doesn't matter what delivery model is adopted: unless the company faces up to its self-inflicted recruitment and retention crisis, it is on the brink of collapse.

For years, we have had select committees, promises of £500 million improvement plans, a broad array of agreements and threats to improve from Ofcom.

Royal Mail is in serious need of a business vision that provides dignified work for employees and quality service for consumers and communities.

[Prem Sikka @premnsikka]

Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says union.

Fewer workers lead to more pressure on those remaining. Low morale.

Parcels prioritised over letter delivery.

Letter delivery targets not met even when lowered, prices hiked.

Can RM survive?
https://t.co/yOrOWMbM7S

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

The BBC have shone a light on the harsh pressure postal workers are facing, and the price paid by consumers for the historic mismanagement of Royal Mail.

The company has been in structural decline for well over a decade, and the continuous failure to deliver quality of service is killing the brand, demoralising the workforce, and letting down the communities that postal workers are proud to serve.

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

I want to be clear: these cuts won’t impact on frontline workers and no compulsory redundancies are involved.

But they will impact around 200 CWU members in administration and revenue protection, and we’ll be fighting for them.

This is another demoralising story about the state of Royal Mail, a national institution in urgent need of a new vision - and serious government intervention.

[Dave Ward @DaveWardGS]

I want to be clear: these cuts won’t impact on frontline workers and no compulsory redundancies are involved.

But they will impact around 200 CWU members in administration and revenue protection, and we’ll be fighting for them.

This is another demoralising story about the state of Royal Mail, a national institution in urgent need of a new vision - and serious government intervention.

[Sky News @SkyNews]

BREAKING: Royal Mail expected to cut 2,500 jobs

https://t.co/05SiaOpur6