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Posties like me are working ourselves to death. Enough is enough

OPINION: I’ve been a Royal Mail worker for 30 years. Here’s why I’m going on strike

Posties like me are working ourselves to death. Enough is enough
Royal Mail workers at a rally in London organised by the CWU, 9 December 2022 | Lucy North / Alamy Stock Photo
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On National Postal Workers Day 2022, a Royal Mail worker of more than 30 years’ service reflects on what 115,000 of his striking colleagues are fighting for – fair conditions, decent pay, dignity in the workplace and community spirit.

I’ve worked for the Royal Mail for more than three decades, and I can remember thousands of special moments.

You’re working with a special type of person, I’ve come to believe. My colleagues are people willing to go the extra mile. They’re funny and kind, thoughtful and creative. They know that the role they play – and the bond they have with the communities they serve – is unique. I couldn’t count the number of charity runs, fundraising concerts and special events that have been organised by my colleagues.