Rather than simply drop out from the levy, it would be better to demand that, if the members decide, the money can be used for left wing parties that represent CWU policy rather than only for the Labour Party. This is a big debate already raging in the union. It is time to organise now for a political and industrial challenge. From this week Watford postal workers will have to ask their supervisor for permission to go to the toilet and will be denied the right to smoke or get a cup of tea outside officially designated periods. Bosses also want to end shift rotations and leave staff on the same shift all the time.
Rotations ensure staff have at least some time with their families.
We're also angry about the way these changes have been brought in. They are draconian and belong in another era. A further strike is planned from 12 noon on Thursday 8 March to 6pm on Saturday 10 March. The walkout ended only when managers agreed to emergency talks with the union. The dispute centred on drivers who work on forklifts one week in every four.