Key information
Date: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Time: 12:00pm
Motion detail
This Assembly notes with concern the impact that the expansion of the end-to-end postal services by TNT Post UK across London has on Royal Mail’s ability to sustain the universal service obligation.
Companies such as TNT are able to cherry-pick the most lucrative areas to deliver post. Furthermore, TNT offers only insecure terms and conditions for staff, employing workers on zero-hours contracts at minimum wage and supporting the growth of a low-pay insecure job market[1].
This Assembly therefore calls on the Mayor of London to:
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Determine what changes are needed to protect and ensure the future of the Universal Postal Service.
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Make representations to TNT Post UK about becoming a living wage employer and offering staff secure, permanent contracts.
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Lobby the Government to bring the postal service back into public ownership.
Response to motion
46a 14-10-16 response to motions letter from Mayor_4.pdf