Royal Mail strikes and final posting deadlines dates 2022
December Royal Mail strikes due to a variety of reasons including pay and working conditions and final posting deadlines dates
Thousands of workers across the UK are now on strike, with more set to come over the next few weeks.
As we get closer to Christmas, it has been announced that the public – including locals in Peterhead – should expect some disruption. It comes as rail staff and postal workers are among those expected to walk out, with industrial action set to continue into 2023.
Here’s what you need to know about Royal Mail strikes…
Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) – who represent Royal Mail workers – are set to strike across more days – including Christmas Eve.
At present, the Royal Mail strikes are planned for the following dates:
- 9th December
- 11th December
- 14th December
- 15th December
- 23rd December
- 24th December
What are the last posting dates in the UK?
As a result, people are being urged to allow plenty of time for their deliveries on the run-up to Christmas Day. If you are sending anything by first class, they need to be sent by December 21 in order to reach the indented recipients in time for Christmas. However if it’s second class, it should be posted by December 19.
| Wednesday 7 December | Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy |
| Monday 12 December | 2nd Class 2nd Class Signed For Royal Mail 48 |
| Friday 16 December | 1st Class 1st Class Signed For Royal Mail 24 Royal Mail Tracked 48** |
| Monday 19 December | Royal Mail Tracked 24** |
| Wednesday 21 December | Special Delivery Guaranteed |
** Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Royal Mail Tracked 48 are not available to purchase at Post Office branches.
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