The final dates for sending off packages for Christmas have been substantially brought forward in the face of strike action
Royal Mail is urging its customers to send out their post earlier than usual if they want it to go out in time for Christmas.
The changes have been implemented to help transfer mail at a time of year when postage use is higher than normal. It comes after the Royal Mail said it will continue to deploy contingency plans in the face of strike action. Nick Landon, chief commercial officer, Royal Mail, said: “The CWU is striking at our busiest time, holding Christmas to ransom for our customers, businesses and families across the country. We apologise to our customers for any disruption and delay that the CWU strike action is causing. We ask our customers to post early for Christmas to help us deliver Christmas.”
As soon as you’ve got your parcels ready to go, don’t wait to come into branch and get them in the post – many Post Office branches are open long hours and some are open seven days a week so pop into your local branch and get your gifts sent in time for Christmas.”CWU general secretary Dave Ward said last week: “Royal Mail bosses are risking a Christmas meltdown because of their stubborn refusal to treat their employees with respect.
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