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Modernisation Should Be Focus says CWU

29th June 2009

Responding to Lord Mandelson's comments this morning (Monday) that the Postal Services Bill will not be heard before the summer, the Communication Workers Union says that Royal Mail must make a fresh start in full public ownership.

Billy Hayes, CWU General Secretary said: "We welcome the postponement of the Bill because it creates an opportunity to modernise Royal Mail as a public service. The government must now consider alternative legislation by the autumn, to allow for a new form of regulation of the industry, and the removal of the pensions deficit."

Dave Ward, CWU Deputy General Secretary (Postal), said: "The CWU has offered management a three month moratorium on industrial and executive action in order to achieve a modernisation agreement. With the government's new position, management must take this opportunity to respond positively to the workforce's concerns."