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In the midst of escalating strikes, postal and rail workers walk off the job.

 

Transport workers are going on strike for a second day, joining the Royal Mail and the driving examiners.

In the midst of escalating strikes, postal and rail workers walk off the job.

On a day when snow, ice, and fog impeded road and air travel, a walkout by rail personnel on Tuesday left services running at around a quarter of capacity.

More than half of rail lines will be out of operation again on Wednesday, with no service at all over much of Scotland and Wales.

On top of that, this week is scheduled to see the first-ever nationwide strike by nurses.

Friday will also see a walkout by those employed in the transportation industry, including those in the rail industry, bus industry, baggage handling industry, highway industry, and those responsible for administering driving exams.

Later this week, the government's emergency Cobra committee will meet again to explore how to lessen the impact of the wave of industrial action.

At the same time as families and businesses are sending out Christmas greetings and presents, 115,000 members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are participating in industrial action.

Some shipping companies have reported that the Royal Mail strike has caused them to delay next-day delivery as customers and businesses look for alternatives.

Because of the strike at the Royal Mail, which has had a domino effect on the entire sector, DPD Group announced, "We are experiencing modest delays to our next-day delivery service in a small number of locations."

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Delivery service Evri (previously Hermes) has reported "some localized delays" as a result of bad weather, Royal Mail strikes, and a lack of available workers.

While Yodel did mention that some areas are experiencing longer delivery times, they did not elaborate on why.

There will be additional strikes by Royal Mail employees on December 23 and Christmas Eve, in addition to the strikes happening this week.

Since the summer, the conflict has continued, with wages being a central issue, as it has been in all of the recent strikes affecting the rail industry, the National Health Service, schools, the border patrol, and driving schools.

As the cost of living continues to rise, workers are demanding salary increases. Currently, inflation stands at over 11%, which is the highest rate in over 40 years.

The rising cost of essentials like food and fuel is a major factor in this.

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