Queen Elizabeth II: postal workers cancel strike to mourn Queen's death

The Communication Worker’s Union (CWU) has cancelled strike action planned for tomorrow (September 9) following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
By Connor Gormley
Published 8th Sep 2022, 20:47 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2022, 20:47 BST
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Postal workers and Openreach staff were due to strike tomorrow for better pay and working conditions in the latest in a long line of strikes, after Royal Mail recorded record £758 million profits this year.

Strikes were held earlier today, before the news was announced, and strikes took place previously on August 26 and 31.

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A spokesperson for the union said the decision to cancel the strike was made following the ‘very sad news’ of the Queen’s death at Balmoral Palace earlier today.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JUNE 28: Queen Elizabeth II attends an Armed Forces Act of Loyalty Parade at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on June 28, 2022 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Members of the Royal Family are spending a Royal Week in Scotland, carrying out a number of engagements between Monday June 27 and Friday July 01, 2022. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JUNE 28: Queen Elizabeth II attends an Armed Forces Act of Loyalty Parade at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on June 28, 2022 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Members of the Royal Family are spending a Royal Week in Scotland, carrying out a number of engagements between Monday June 27 and Friday July 01, 2022. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JUNE 28: Queen Elizabeth II attends an Armed Forces Act of Loyalty Parade at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on June 28, 2022 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Members of the Royal Family are spending a Royal Week in Scotland, carrying out a number of engagements between Monday June 27 and Friday July 01, 2022. (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

"Out of respect for her service to the country and her family, the union has decided to call off tomorrows planned strike action. Further information and communications will follow,” they said.

A statement released by Buckingham Palace this evening said the Queen, aged 96, died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by family at Balmoral Palace in Scotland.

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