Explainers

Why Postal Workers Are Going on Strike

While company management are paid in the millions, and receive bonuses for failure, postal workers at Royal Mail are being treated like mud. Today they are going on strike. Aaron Bastani explains the reasons behind the strike – and how bosses at the top are out of control.

  • Published 26 August 2022

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