Resolution: Stop Post Office Privatisation
Submitted by Janine on 11 April, 2009 - 13:36
This resolution, submitted by Stratford no.1 branch and seconded by Finsbury Park branch, was passed unanimously at the April meeting of the Regional Council.
This branch / Regional Council deplores the government's plan to privatise the Post Office.
Given our experience in the rail industry, we know that privatisation - whether to a British or foreign private owner - is a disaster for workers and service users.
We resolve to contact our equivalent bodies in the Communication Workers' Union to offer our support to their campaign.
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