TNT/WHISTL SUSPENDS ITS DELIVERY OPERATION ACROSS THE UK

TNT/WHISTL SUSPENDS ITS DELIVERY OPERATION ACROSS THE UK

 

All postal branches will be aware of the breaking news that TNT/Whistl has suspended their entire UK delivery operation as a result of the loss of their financial backers. In response to this, the Unions first reaction is one of concern about TNT employees who appear to have lost their jobs and we recognise this is a very difficult time for them and their families.

 

This latest development, coming 6 months after City Link folded, is further evidence that the model of competition promoted by Ofcom in a crowded post and logistics market is not working and does not benefit workers, businesses or the public.

 

The sad truth is that for Whistl to be successful it would mean even more job losses in Royal Mail and ultimately the end of 6 day a week deliveries to 29 million addresses in the UK.

 

Whilst we await further details and developments, the Union has issued the attached press release and Branches should ensure the content of this LTB is circulated to all workplaces. The Union will be seeking a meeting with Royal Mail as a matter of urgency to discuss these developments and further information will follow in due course.

 

Any enquiries on the above LTB should be addressed to the DGS (P) Department.

 

 

Yours sincerely

 

Dave Ward

Deputy General Secretary (P)

 

CWU response to the news that Whistl has withdrawn delivery services.

 

Dave Ward, CWU general secretary elect, said: “Our first reaction to this news is concern for the workers who have lost their jobs. This is of course a difficult time for them and their families and coming less than 6 months after City Link folded, is the most recent effect of a crowded post and logistics market.

 

“Ofcom needs to pay attention to the impact of competition in the postal market which is not only causing job losses but playing a leading role ‎in driving terms and conditions downwards.

 

“The sad truth is if Whistl had been successful then it would have been at the expense of even more job losses in Royal Mail and the end of 6 day a week deliveries to 29 million UK addresses.  Ofcom must understand that promoting this model of competition in a declining letters market does not benefit workers, business or the public.”

 

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