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CWU
Responds to Mandelson
CWU today
(Tuesday) reacts with dismay at the suggestions by
Peter Mandelson to sell-off part of the Royal Mail.
Billy
Hayes, general secretary, said: “It is
incredible that the British Government which has
lead the world in overhauling banks need another
European postal service to rescue the Royal Mail.
Especially one which has already been disgraced by
losing sensitive data disks in the mail.
“This was
meant to be a report about competition but Mandelson
has ignored the damage done through irresponsible
liberalisation and advocates more involvement by
private companies.
“We welcome
the move to Ofcom which recognises both changes in
the communications sector and the failings of
Postcomm to manage the mail market effectively,
however we look forward to receiving more
information on future regulation.”
Dave Ward,
deputy general secretary, said: “There is no need to
seek private funding from outside companies in a
joint venture. This would open the floodgates for
full-blown, damaging privatisation. Post is a key
public and business service which must retain the
protection and guidance of Government for
sustainable success.
“We welcome
the fact that our campaign to get the Government to
secure Royal Mail workers’ pensions has been
successful. The news that the USO has been
safeguarded is also very welcome.
“We will be
studying the detail of the report closely over the
coming weeks and will respond fully in the New
Year.” |
