Postal strikes Sheffield: CWU calls of Friday's strike action 'out of respect' for Queen Elizabeth II

Harry Harrison
By Harry Harrison
Published 8th Sep 2022, 20:34 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2022, 20:45 BST
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The CWU postal strikes planned for tomorrow (Friday, September 9) have been cancelled after the passing of The Queen.
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The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has cancelled all planned strike action scheduled for Friday, September 9, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The planned strike action was due to take place after employers demanded staff work for less money, in terms of real-time pay during the spiraling cost-of-living crisis.

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HRH Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh wave to the crowds of on-lookers from Sheffield Town Hall Balcony. may 22, 2003.HRH Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh wave to the crowds of on-lookers from Sheffield Town Hall Balcony. may 22, 2003.
HRH Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh wave to the crowds of on-lookers from Sheffield Town Hall Balcony. may 22, 2003.

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CWU General Secretary Dave Ward said: “Following the very sad news of the passing of the Queen, and out of respect for her service to the country and her family, the union has decided to call off tomorrow’s planned strike action.”

The cancellation means CWU members will no longer walk out in protest of the real-time pay cut, during the planned action tomorrow.

Friday was due to be the second day of the first of two 48 hour strikes by CWU members.

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