Election of:

• Royal Mail Divisional Representative (Substitute) – Midland

Further to LTB 152/25 regarding Divisional Representative vacancies, and Steve Blowers appointment as Divisional Representative for the Midland Division, nominations are now invited from Branches within the Midland Division for the above position.

These positions are being elected on an interim basis ahead of the full divisional nominations due to be advertised early in 2026 and successful candidates will take up office at the conclusion of the election period.

Nomination forms are attached to this LTB and completed forms must be signed by the Branch Secretary and Branch Chair or accredited deputies and the nominee.

The signed nomination form should be returned by email to elections@cwu.orgto be received by 22^nd August 2025 (14.00)

Any enquiries regarding this Letter to Branches should be addressed to the Senior Deputy General Secretary’s Department on telephone number 0208 971 7237 or email address sdgs@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

Tony Kearns
Senior Deputy General Secretary

25LTB160 – Election of Midland Sub Div Rep

Guidelines 2025

Div Rep Sub Midland – Nomination Form

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The Royal Mail Group pay ballot opens on 6th August. Here is how you can vote 🗳️

NEC DECISION TO TRANSFER ROYAL MAIL ENGINGEERING & RMPFSL MEMBERS CURRENTLY IN T&FS BRANCHES TO POSTAL BRANCHES

Branches will be aware via LTB 037/25 dated 19^th February that for historical reasons there are c.725 Royal Mail Postal & Technical Services (PTS) members aligned to T&FS Branches rather than Postal Branches.

Earlier this year, the NEC made the decision to transfer the PTS members into Postal Branches and a HQ Working Group was established, led by Andy Furey, Assistant Secretary, with the support of Andy Mercer, President, on behalf of the T&FS Executive, Alan Tate and Rob Wotherspoon, Postal Executive members.

The Working Group, which was supported by the SDGS and Membership Departments, was tasked with establishing exactly which T&FS Branches had Postal members and to identify the best fit in terms of a transfer to the most logical Postal Branch based on a number of factors.  This work has now been completed, with input from the PTS Field Officials, and we are ready to action the transfers from 1^st August 2025.

A meeting was held earlier today with the Branch Secretaries of the Postal Branches who will be receiving PTS members to explain that we anticipate a seamless transition and that there will be no impact upon IR or H&S structures, with the transfer being simply a union organisational matter.  A letter is being sent to the receiving Branches confirming the details.

Additionally, a letter is being sent to all affected T&FS Branch Secretaries along with the details of the transferring members.  Also, a home mailing is being sent directly to the PTS members who are transferring Branches to inform them of the reasons for the NEC decision and to let them know their new Postal Branch and the contact details for the Branch Secretary.

If there are any queries in relation to this activity, please email Andy Furey – afurey@cwu.org.

Yours sincerely,

Karen Rose                    

Deputy General Secretary (T&FS)                                                  

Martin Walsh      

Deputy General Secretary (P)

LTB 158/25

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ROYAL MAIL: DRUGS & ALCOHOL – FOR-CAUSE TESTING PILOT

Further to LTB 121/25 dated 23^rdJune.

Firstly, we wish to advise Branches that the extended Pilot across the South East, South Central and Northern Ireland ROD areas has been operating for over a month now, with no reported problems or indeed any For-Cause tests. In fact, since the original Pilot commenced in Wales on 13^th January, there have been just two tests, both of which were in Anglia, and they were both negative.

We have now agreed with Royal Mail that a formal joint review of the Pilot from across the six ROD areas will take place week commencing 15^thSeptember. This timescale will allow for an informed discussion and accordingly the Pilot will remain in place until we agree next steps with Royal Mail. We will continue to monitor the progress of the Pilot and further developments will be reported.

Yours sincerely,

Andy Furey                    

Assistant Secretary                                

Davie Robertson             

Assistant Secretary                               

Tony Bouch

Assistant Secretary                                   

LTB 157/25 – Drugs and Alcohol – For-Cause Testing Pilot

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Post Office: Further Franchising Partners Announced for 18 Crowns

Further to LTBs 105/25, 107/25 and 147/25.

Post Office has today announced franchise partners for a further 18 Crown Offices (the list is attached to this LTB).  As well as previously announced partners, the new list includes Rymans and WH Smith (some WHS stores are now trading under the name TG Jones).

Online meetings were held by management with the members in the 18 Crowns earlier today, and our Territorial Representatives were involved in order to provide support where necessary.  There are no exact closure / transfer dates as yet, although all indications are that these will take place around mid-late October into November this year, bearing in mind there is a 90-day consultation period.

Branches are reminded that LTB 147/25 outlines the enhancements to the financial terms for Crown members for those not wanting to TUPE that we have secured via negotiations.  If members have any questions regarding either the terms of the financial settlement, TUPE or bumping, they should contact their Territorial Rep in the first instance.

Members who decline to TUPE and opt to take an enhanced severance package (which thus far is the vast majority) will be required to take legal advice in connection with their Settlement Agreement and Post Office will contribute £500 plus VAT towards that advice.

It should be noted that there are 14 remaining Crowns where Post Office has yet to announce the franchise partners.  We would anticipate that the members in these Crowns will be updated by Post Office during August.

Further developments will be reported.

Yours sincerely, 

Andy Furey
Assistant Secretary

LTB 155/25 – Post Office Further Franchising Partners Announced for 18 Crowns

Attachment to LTB 155/25

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National Network Review (Network 25) – Deployment Date Update

Branches and Representatives will be aware that LTB 139/25 issued on the 9^th July 2025, provided notification of the deferral of the 28^th July 2025 as the agreed target deployment date for the National Network Review (Network 25).

We can report that further discussions have taken place with Royal Mail and a revised deployment date has been agreed.

The Network Review will now be deployed on the 8^th September 2025.

While we are confident that most VOC’s are ready to deploy, the aim will now be to ensure that any outstanding issues are resolved, through the IR Framework if necessary, and duty sets, and re-picks are concluded in readiness for the deployment date. The NWG will remain available to offer advice and assistance where necessary.

Branches and representatives are requested to ensure that our Network members are made aware of the contents of this LTB at the earliest opportunity.

Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to Davie Robertson, Assistant Secretary, email: jrodrigues@cwu.org  quoting reference LTB 154/25.

Yours sincerely,

Davie Robertson
Assistant Secretary

LTB 154/25 – National Network Review (Network 25) – Deployment Date Update

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Royal Mail Property & Facility Solutions

 Election of:

• Regional Cleaning Representative – North Region

 Further to LTB 138/25 dated 8^th July 2025 regarding the above vacancy

At the close of nominations today at 14.00pm the following nomination has been received.Susan SmithLeeds No 1 Amal*Elected

Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to Bobby Weatherall, Acting Assistant Secretary, email khay@cwu.orgor hmaughan@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

Bobby Weatherall
Acting Assistant Secretary

LTB153 – RMPFS Nomination Result

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Election of Divisional Representative Vacancies 

Election of:

• Royal Mail Divisional Representative – Midland
• Royal Mail Divisional Representative (Substitute) – London 

Further to LTB 132/25 dated 3^rd July 2025 in regard to the above vacancies, at the close of nominations today at 14:00,   the following nominations have been received:Royal Mail Divisional Representative – MidlandSteve BlowerNottingham & District Amal*ElectedRoyal Mail Divisional Representative (Substitute) – LondonKevin CareyNorthern/North West London*Elected

Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to the Senior Deputy General Secretary’s Department on telephone number 0208 971 7237 or email address sdgs@cwu.org .

Yours sincerely,

Tony Kearns

Senior Deputy General Secretary

LTB 152/25 – Election of Divisional Representative Vacancies

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CONSULTATIVE BALLOT –REBUILDING ROYAL MAIL PART 1 (EP GROUP/CWU AGREEMENT 2024) AND 2 (3 YEAR PAY SETTLEMENT 2025-2027)

The timetable for the consultative ballot is detailed below.  Ballot Papers will be dispatched 2^nd Class to all members’ home addresses for them to be returned electronically.

• Ballot Papers Dispatched Wednesday 6^th August 2025
• Ballot Closes at 14:00 Tuesday 26^th August 2025
• Result announced Tuesday 26^thAugust 2025

Online Voting

To return their vote using the online electronic voting system, members will receive personalised correspondence which will enable them to cast their vote.

The online voting process uses a secure voting site administered by Civica (Independent scrutineers) specifically for this ballot.

The process for voting is based on a simple, easy to use format that is routinely used by other Unions and the Labour Party

However, in advance of the ballot we will share an example ballot paper and instructions for Branches and members on how to complete their vote.

Any enquiries in relation to the content of this LTB should be addressed to the SDGS Department (lparrett@cwu.org)

Yours sincerely,

Martin Walsh

Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

LTB 151/25 – Consultative Ballot – Rebuilding Royal Mail Part 1 (EP Group-CWU Agreement 2024) and 2 (3 Year Pay Settlement 2025-2027)

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