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Royal Mail Cuts Second Class Deliveries: Workers Fear Job Loss

7/15/2025

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Ofcom's recent approval for Royal Mail to cut Second Class letter deliveries to every other weekday starting July 28 has sparked controversy. This shift threatens the Universal Service Obligation, prioritizing parcel deliveries over letters. While the Communication Workers Union backs the changes, postal workers fear for their jobs and the decline of their working conditions.

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Ofcom's recent approval for Royal Mail to cut Second Class letter deliveries to every other weekday starting July 28 has sparked controversy. This shift threatens the Universal Service Obligation, prioritizing parcel deliveries over letters. While the Communication Workers Union backs the changes, postal workers fear for their jobs and the decline of their working conditions.