Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says union

The Communication Workers Union says about 400 postmen and women are leaving Royal Mail every week, with the reported rate increasing after the company introduced a new delivery system earlier this year.

What the union says

The figure comes from the CWU, which represents postal workers. The union says the number of departures has gone up since Royal Mail brought in the new delivery system.

The claim points to a significant level of staff turnover at one of the UK’s best-known postal businesses. However, the information provided does not include a breakdown of the reasons employees are leaving, or details about the scale and operation of the new system.

Why the figure matters

Royal Mail’s reported loss of around 400 workers each week highlights the staffing challenge identified by the union. If the rate continues, the departures could remain an important issue for the company and its workforce.

The CWU’s statement links the increase in departures to the timing of the delivery-system change, but it does not provide further evidence or figures comparing staff losses before and after its introduction.

Outlook

The immediate outlook remains tied to whether the reported increase continues and how Royal Mail responds to the staffing situation. The source does not provide details on future recruitment, operational changes or the company’s response.