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No. 027/2024 18 January 2024 Our Ref:  P5/24 To:  All Branches Dear Colleagues, World Cancer Day 2024 – 4 February 2024 What is World Cancer Day 2024? World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about cancer, promoting early detection, prevention, and treatment, and advocating for improved access to healthcare services for cancer patients. It provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide to unite in the fight against cancer. When is World Cancer Day 2024? World Cancer Day in 2024 falls on February 4th, as it does every year. This date serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat cancer and reduce its impact on individuals and communities around the world. How to Get Involved in World Cancer Day 2024 Getting involved in World Cancer Day can be a meaningful way to contribute to the global fight against cancer. Here are some ways you can participate: Wear a Unity Band:Many organizations sell unity bands, which are simple bracelets, pins, or ribbons that symbolize support for those affected by cancer. Wearing a unity band is a visible way to show your solidarity. Share Information:Use communication channels to share facts about cancer, prevention tips, and stories of hope and survival. Raising awareness is a powerful way to combat misconceptions about the disease. Participate in Events:Many cancer organisations, charities and healthcare institutions host events and activities on World Cancer Day. These may include seminars, workshops, fundraising events, and more. Check local organisations’ listings to find events in your area to attend. Support Cancer Research:Consider making a donation to cancer research and charity organisations or hospitals specialising in cancer treatment. Research is crucial for developing new treatments and improving outcomes for cancer patients. Advocate for Change:Support and promote policies to improve cancer care, access to treatment, and prevention efforts. History of World Cancer Day World Cancer Day was established by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in 2000. Since then, it has been observed annually on 4th February. The UICC, along with various governments, health organizations, and cancer survivors, collaborates to make World Cancer Day a global success. The primary goals of World Cancer Day are to raise awareness about cancer, dispel myths and misconceptions, encourage early detection, and advocate for improved cancer care. It also serves as a platform for honoring the courage and resilience of cancer patients and survivors worldwide. Hashtags for World Cancer Day 2024 If you’re participating in World Cancer Day activities or sharing information on social media, consider using these hashtags to join the global conversation: #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #CancerAwareness #CancerSupport #TogetherAgainstCancer By participating in World Cancer Day, you can contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer, support those affected by the disease, and work towards a world where cancer is better understood, prevented, and treated. Attachments and Downloadable Cancer Booklets and Factsheets: Attached find a factsheet and a booklet published by Cancer Research UK: Spot Cancer Early Spot Cancer Early Easy Read Booklet Additionally, Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support UK both provide an extensive range of good information booklets at: https://publications.cancerresearchuk.org/ https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets The Irish Cancer Society also provide an excellent range of information booklets at: https://www.cancer.ie/cancer-information-and-support/cancer-resources-publications/cancer-types-booklets-and-factsheets The ‘easy read’ booklets provide detailed information on the different cancer types, diagnosis, treatments, side-effects, after care, work and cancer, fatigue, physical activity, general information and support services, e.g., Bladder cancer, Bowel cancer, Anal cancer, Brain cancer, Breast cancer, Cervical cancer, Head and neck cancers, Kidney cancer, Leukaemia, Liver Cancer, Leukaemia, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Lymphoma, Multiple myeloma, Oesophageal cancer, Ovarian cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Prostate cancer, Stomach cancer, Skin cancer, Melanoma, Testicular cancer, Thyroid cancer, Uterine (womb) cancer etc., and more. World Cancer Day Website: The official World Cancer Day Website with lots of information and resources is at: https://www.worldcancerday.org/about-us Yours sincerely Dave Joyce National Health, Safety & Environment Officer 24LTB027 World Cancer Day 2024 – 4 February 2024 Spot Cancer Early – (Cancer Research) Spot Cancer Early – Easy Read Booklet (Cancer Research)

No 017/24 Dear Colleagues, BRT&G Agreement – RM/CWU Joint Statement – Section 2.5 (Improving Quality of Service) and RM/CWU Joint Communication on Seasonal Variation Branches and members will be aware of the commitments contained in the Business Transformation, Recovery and Growth Agreement and the fact that despite the agreement, actions by the business has seen a number of joint commitments stagnate and progress in relation to a number of Joint Statements had not been forthcoming. As part of recent communications I have issued, I made it clear that in my role as the DGS(P) I would hold the business to account and provide a different style of leadership. As such, last week a RM/CWU National IR meeting took place in which all outstanding issues were jointly discussed and a progressive foundation was put in place to make progress on all those areas.  Following intense meetings and exchanges of drafts, we have now agreed a Joint Statement in relation to Section 2.5 Improving Quality of Service and a Joint Communication on Changes to Seasonal Variation. Branches, representatives, and members will no doubt note the positive progress with caution.  This is entirely understandable.  My style of leadership will be to never overplay a moment.  That said, there does feel like there has been a noticeable shift in how we are working together and changes in leadership on both sides has given us a chance for a fresh start.  I know this is irrelevant to members unless it is felt locally.  That has to happen off the back of these statements or the company has no prospect of rebuilding. Attached to the LTB are full copies of the Joint Statement/Communication, the salient points are as follows: RESTORING QUALITY OF SERVICE – Key areas of progress and change A key principle in reaching this Joint Statement is that both RMG and CWU agree it’s in everybody’s interest to move forward in the spirit of joint problem solving and a revised way of working in 2024 which reaffirms that adherence to Joint Statements will be honoured across all levels. We have agreed to cease 250 planned table top revisions in Delivery Offices to focus on restoring quality of service and overall unit performance. We have agreed a far more robust process for solving quality issues with engagement at every level of the company and CWU and regular meetings with the signatories of the statement. There will now be far more focus on local, area and divisional interventions and resolutions. We have identified 24 units for national support. We will use the outputs from this work to improve all offices. SEASONAL VARIATIONS – Key areas of progress and change FT Members will work 5 weeks at 35 hours from 22nd January 2024 until 25th February 2024. This will mean Delivery employees will start 14 minutes later and finish 10 minutes earlier during this period.  This will return 2 hours of owed annual leave from the high period in 2023 to employees prior to the end of the financial year (end of March) and pro-rata for PT members. The 15 weeks of 35 hours in the summer will mean members will finish 10 minutes earlier each day. This will help to partially mitigate any later starts that are being deployed as a result of network changes.  At this point our members will owe Royal Mail hours for the first time. We have managed to reduce the peak increased hours from 15 weeks to just 5 weeks in late November 2024. Both parties will jointly agree the dates for the 5-week period by 31st January 2024. Both parties also recognise the initial 15-week period for high and low seasons can be a reduced number of weeks going forwards as such we will finalise this reduction for seasonal variation to be applied in 2025/2026 by no later than 31st March 2024. It has been agreed that Seasonal Variation will have no impact on annual leave deductions in the financial year 2023/24. As a result of Seasonal Variation commencing in the ‘high-period’ of its cycle, there is a need to address the misalignment of hours in the PSP system during the 2023 High Season period (from 4th September to 17th December 2023) Accordingly, Royal Mail (Human Resource Services) will make adjustments to the PSP system to issue back the extra hours worked for all employees whose attendance patterns were varied under Seasonal Variation. Employees should see the realignment in hours to their personal leave entitlement before the end of the Annual Leave year (24th March). SUMMARY Concluding the above position has only been possible due to the positive talks with the business and I want to thank Postal Officers, Davie Robertson and Mark Baulch in helping to secure the Joint Statements. In the next few days, we will fully brief our representatives on these developments and Davie Robertson and Mark Baulch will continue discussions with the business on finalising the activity linked to the future revision activity in Upstream Areas and future revision activity & indoor preparation methods in Delivery as well as issuing additional communications as required to support the Joint Statements. In addition, wider negotiations with the company continue and we now believe we have the platform to speedily resolve several outstanding issues including: Fleet Supernumeraries Sick Pay Calculations The outstanding issues from the Lord Falconer review Revisiting the Dispute Resolution Process and gaining absolute commitment to the Industrial Relations Framework and the agreed achieving agreement process. Thank you for your support and we will issue wider communications later this week which will hopefully further signal a new relationship is being developed and that 2024 will bring about a tangible change in Industrial Relations, culture and actions in the workplace. Any enquiries in relation to the content of this LTB should be addressed to the DGS(P) Department. Yours sincerely, Martin Walsh Deputy General Secretary (Postal) LTB 017/24 – BRT&G Agreement – RM-CWU Joint Statement – Section 2.5 (Improving Quality of Service) and RM-CWU Joint Communication on Seasonal Variation Att: Appendix 1 – RM CWU Joint Communication Seasonal Variation 15th January with signatures FINAL Att: Q of S Resourcing Productivity Checklist 200623 CWU.220623 delivery Att: Section 2.5 Joint working on improving Q of S_Final version with signatures FINAL Att: SV_3rd_WTLL_Low Spring Season FINAL (00000002)

No. 024/24 18th January 2024 To:   All Branches Dear Colleagues IMPORTANT ALL BRANCH BRIEFING – FRIDAY 19TH JANUARY 09:25-10:00 We will be holding a very short briefing tomorrow (Friday 19th January) to set the scene for the restructuring briefing later in the month. The briefing will last no more than 30 minutes. We ask all Branches to make the effort to attend and to join promptly for 09:25 so we can commence the briefing at 09:30 and nobody misses the start. We will also cover very briefly the importance of the TUC rally in Cheltenham on Saturday 27th January. We look forward to seeing you all in the morning. The log in details are as follows: https://cwu-org.zoom.us/j/89213941816?pwd=QUU3bGF3N0pBb2NwN0MvSXNwN3ZLZz09 Meeting ID: 892 1394 1816 Passcode: 707601 Yours sincerely Dave Ward General Secretary Tony Kearns Senior Deputy General Secretary 24LTB024 IMPORTANT ALL BRANCH BRIEFING FRIDAY 19TH JANUARY 09.25-10.00

No. 018/2024 15 January 2024 Our Ref: V4/24 To:  All Branches Dear Colleagues, Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash FY24 001 – Royal Mail Van Roll Away Incident: Introduction, Background and Description: Royal Mail Group’s Safety Team have issued ‘RMG SHE Safety Flash FY24 001 on the subject of ‘Royal Mail Van Roll Away Incidents’ which can be avoided by following the ‘HIT’ acronym process (‘HIT’ – Handbrake on, In Gear, Turn The Wheels). The incident occurred when a Royal Mail postman driver was carrying out his regular delivery duty. The delivery round normal route was disrupted by a road closure causing the driver to make a 25-minute detour, which the driver reported had caused him some distress, becoming agitated and anxious as he needed to finish his duty on time. When parking the van at the next delivery point address following the diversion, the 3 point ‘HIT’ process was not followed. The handbrake was applied, but the wheels were not turned and the van was not left in gear. The van’s handbrake was faulty and did not hold the vehicle in place. The vehicle rolled backwards approximately 25 metres downhill, through road and street works, where it then collided with a parked BT Openreach van causing damage to both vehicles. This SHE Flash has been issued to once again raise awareness of the need for drivers to follow ‘HIT’, highlight the risks of these types of incidents and to communicate the ‘HIT’ process to all Van drivers. Impact/Injuries: Two vehicles were damaged but fortunately the two BT engineers working in the roadworks area were not in the path of the runaway Royal Mail van and so were uninjured.  The Royal Mail van postman driver has over 35 years of experience of driving for Royal Mail with no previous incidents or road traffic collisions. Due to the incident, the driver was suspended from driving duties pending an investigation. Had the runaway van struck someone, the consequences could have been much more serious. The law: Employers and Managers are required by the Health and Safety at Work Act (S2) to ensure the health and safety of the workforce and to put in place a safe system of work. Employees/Drivers are required by the Health and Safety at Work Act (S7) to co-operate with the employer so far as is necessary to enable the employer’s health and safety duties and safe systems of work to be performed or complied with. These duties are mandatory by law. Secondly, the police can charge a driver whose van has rolled away with the offence of driving without due care and attention (careless driving) under section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Key Messages, Learning Points, Advice and for PiCs, Managers and Workforce: Drivers should: Ensure they undertake pre-use checks of their van, including checking that the handbrake engages fully and correctly. Fully complete the ‘HIT’ process when parking their van – handbrake must be fully applied, vehicle to be left in gear, park the van with the wheels turned to/from the kerb or a point of safety. Remember that a correctly functioning handbrake will hold the vehicle if correctly applied, but even without the handbrake functioning, the rollaway in this case would not have occurred if the vehicle had been left in gear/park. Whilst there was no kerb present, turning the wheels would have meant the vehicle came to rest safely. Not allow external factors to influence or distract them from following driver safety procedures fully and correctly. Complete the mandatory pre-use vehicle checks and report any defects using the PMT1 process. Speak with their line manager if they feel unable to complete their duty in a safe manner. PiCs and Managers Key Actions: Ensure all drivers are shown and briefed on ‘RMG SHE Safety Flash FY24 001, Royal Mail Van Roll Away Incident.’ (Copy Attached). Brief all van drivers on SHE Huddle FY23 022 ‘Roll Aways.’ (Copy Attached). Promote and display the two ‘HIT’ safety posters. (Copies Attached). Ensure all van drivers are shown the short video ‘Why Hit Works’ which is at this link: https://vimeo.com/900843076 CWU ASR/WSR Actions: ASRs/WSRs please ensure that this Safety Flash is communicated and brought to the attention of all appropriate managers and van drivers, CWU members in Royal Mail and Parcelforce and that the SHE Flash actions are deployed by PiCs/Unit Managers. Additionally ensure all drivers are briefed on the SHE Flash, the SHE Huddle and that they watch the video on the above link. ASRs to concentrate attention on this matter during Workplace Safety Inspections and ensure members are briefed. Conclusion: Royal Mail has been averaging 150 van roll away incidents a year for the last decade. It is imperative for drivers to fully understand the correct procedures to protect themselves, the public and other road users. A van weighing several tons running away out of control can cause death, danger and significant damage to people and property – and we don’t want our members learning the hard way how important it is to park their vans safely on a hill, slope or even on the slightest of inclines or gradients. Several campaigns have been repeatedly promoted to raise awareness amongst drivers and ASRs/WSRs are asked to campaign locally on this important driver and road safety issue – REMEMBER the acronym ‘HIT’ to help avoid more ‘rollaway’ incidents: H – Handbrake firmly on I – In gear (first gear uphill – reverse gear downhill) T – Turn the wheels (away from kerb up hill – towards kerb downhill). ‘HIT Video’ See the HIT Video demonstrating the process at this link: https://vimeo.com/900843076 Attachment: Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash FY24 001- ‘Van Roll Away Incident’. Royal Mail Group (SHE) Huddle FY23 022 – ‘Roll Aways’ ‘HIT’ Posters. Crashed Roll Away Royal Mail Van Images Yours sincerely Dave JoyceNational Health, Safety & Environment Officer LTB 018/24 – Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash FY24 001 – Royal Mail Van Roll Away Incident Att: SHE Flash FY24 001-Vehicle Roll Away Att: SHE Huddle FY23 022 Rollaways Att: HIT Posters Att: Preventing Vehicle Rollaways Poster Att: Royal Mail Van Roll Away Incidents Photos

No. 013/24 10th January 2024 To:   All Branches Dear Colleagues DEBBIE HARDY – BRANCH SECRETARY – SOMERSET, DEVON & CORNWALL BRANCH The General Secretary’s Office has recently been notified of the very sad news of the death of Debbie Hardy, Branch Secretary, Somerset, Devon & Cornwall Branch. Debbie played an active union role joining the NCU in 1992 as a BT Customer Service Advisor. Debbie was elected as Assistant Branch Secretary, South West & Thames Valley branch in 1999, a member of the Clerical Organisational Occupational Committee (COOC) 2006 – 2011 and was currently Branch Secretary of the Somerset, Devon & Cornwall Branch. If anyone may wish to attend the funeral please contact Sarah Ahern sarah.ahern.cwu@btinternet.com who is collating and liaising with Debbie’s family. She can then forward the details to you when they are known. Yours sincerely Dave Ward General Secretary 24LTB013 DEBBIE HARDY – BRANCH SECRETARY – SOMERSET, DEVON &

No. 010/24 9th January 2024 To:   All Branches Dear Colleagues STEVE MANN – CWU T&FS SAFETY OFFICER The General Secretary’s Office has recently been notified of the very sad news of the death of Steve Mann retired CWU T&FS Safety Officer. Steve played a full and active role in the CWU joining the UPW in 1970 as a Postman at Muswell Hill Delivery Office. He transferred to Post Office Telephones in 1974 and became a member of the POEU. He was elected to various positions both in the POEU and the NCU. He was appointed as CWU T&FS Safety Officer in 2000 and retired in 2020. Steve was also a member of the Labour Party, elected as a Councillor in Wood Green, Haringey in 2014. He also served as Deputy Mayor of Haringey from 2016 to 2018 and served as Mayor from 2017-18. Information regarding the funeral arrangements and donations are detailed below and the family have requested that there be no flower tributes instead donations to Steve’s charities are requested. The Funeral Mass The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Monday 15th January at: St. Peter in Chains Roman Catholic Church Wormesly Road London N8 9AE The Burial The burial will be a private family burial which will be held after the funeral. The Wake/Reception A gathering will be held at 1pm at: The Three Compasses Public House 62 Hornsey High Street, London N8 7NX (There are coffee shops and pubs close by to use between events). Dress Code Dark colours with an optional splash of red (for Arsenal FC). Optional Donations The family asks that people donate to the charities Steve supported instead of flowers (Mind Haringey, Studio 306 as well as St. Joseph’s Hospice where he spent his final days). You can do so via this link:  https://stephen-mann-1949-2023.muchloved.com/TributePages/Contribute. Please feel free to upload any pictures or videos you have of Steve on the Tribute Website. Yours sincerely Dave Ward General Secretary LTB 010/24 – STEVE MANN CWU TFS SAFETY OFFICER

No: 008/24 8th January 2024 For the Immediate Attention of All: Postal Branches Divisional Representatives Dear Colleagues Joint Communication Network Window & Changes to Mail Circulation for Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides Islands Postcodes In June 2023, Royal Mail and the CWU shared the indicative modelling for Delivery Office start and finish times before CWU members participated in the ballot on the RM/CWU Business Recovery, Transformation and Growth Negotiators Agreement.  Given the complex nature of mail circulation from the mainland to the island postcodes for ZE, HS and KW no information for these locations was shared at this time. In line with the commitments set out in Appendix 2 of the Business Recovery, Transformation & Growth Agreement, both parties embarked on a joint programme of work designed to achieve the necessary pipeline, workflow and mail centre cycle time improvements required to limit the change to start and finish times up to a maximum of 60 minutes in Deliveries. During this joint activity a potential significant impact on the Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides islands with the onward flight connections for these locations, which are currently processed at Inverness and Aberdeen mail centres, was exposed.  Highlighting the revised Network would result in significantly reduced connectivity with the islands with mails missing the connecting flights. The National Joint Working Group and the Local Joint Working Group for the Scotland region have jointly looked for solutions which meet the needs of customers in these remote communities, delivers on our Quality of Service/USO commitments and limits the impact on start and finish times in Delivery. Following this activity, the proposed solution is to process mail destined for Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides at Glasgow Mail Centre with flights departing from Glasgow Airport instead of the current operation whereby mail is processed at Aberdeen and Inverness Mail Centres with flights from Aberdeen and Inverness airports to the islands. This recirculation maximises the potential to maintain or improve connectivity and service provision to the islands following the Network Window changes. For clarity this activity is separate to the phased removal of the inland flight sectors from Aberdeen and Inverness Air Hub which remains unchanged i.e. Inverness Air Hub remains open until April 2025 in line with the commitments contained within the BRT&G Agreement. It is recognised there will be a loss of workload in Aberdeen and Inverness Mail Centres, based on Royal Mail’s provisional modelling both parties anticipate any frontline headcount reduction can be addressed through the reduction in external and flexible resource, though there will be a reduction in Mail Screener roles at both plants. Both Parties reaffirm that in line with the commitment at Section 3.1.3 of the Business Recovery, Transformation and Growth Agreement, with the exception of VR compensation terms, the full terms of the existing MTSF process for voluntary redundancies will apply, including how surpluses and redeployments are managed. Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to Davie Robertson, Assistant Secretary, email: shayman@cwu.org quoting reference: 233.16. or Mark Baulch, the Outdoor Department, email: jrodrigues@cwu.org quoting reference number: 580. Yours sincerely Davie Robertson Assistant Secretary Mark Baulch Assistant Secretary LTB 008/24 – Scottish Flights Recirculation 08.01.24 Att: Joint Communication Network Window

No. 011/24 9th January 2024 Dear Colleagues, Lord Falconer Independent Review – The Collective Agreement Update and Next Steps Further to LTB 344/23 dated 20th December.  We wish to provide an update regarding the extensive work that has taken place to deliver the terms of the ‘Collective Agreement’.  We are pleased to report that in the main, most of the developments have been relatively positive and these are outlined below. Three dismissals referred back to Lord Falconer for a decision (Paragraph 5.1 Collective Agreement) Lord Falconer on 23rd December announced his conclusions on the three dismissals agreed to be referred back to him for a decision.  In two of these cases the dismissals were overturned.  The third case will be subject to further consideration by Lord Falconer following witness interviews.  The two Reps who had their dismissals overturned were notified of their positive outcomes on the same day and subsequently have decided to return to work rather than take the enhanced package. Our thanks go to Divisional Representatives Ralph Ferrett and Ian Taylor and Regional Secretary Kevin Beazer who assisted in providing detailed supporting submissions for these three cases. Eight Cases Disputed by RMG as Being in Scope (Paragraph 5.3 iv of the Collective Agreement) The decision on the eight cases (all dismissals) disputed by RMG as being in scope was received from Lord Falconer on 5th December 2023 and of the eight, he ruled: One case was deemed to be in scope and therefore covered by the Collective Agreement. This person subsequently opted to take the enhanced package to leave RMG. Three cases were upheld by Lord Falconer as being out of scope and these are now subject to a final internal appeal in line with Paragraph 5.3 (vi). PE members Luke Elgar, Steve Halliwell and Bobby Weatherall, will be representing these members. Branches and Representatives should note that crucially the managers hearing these appeals are not the normal Appeals Managers as the Collective Agreement stipulated:- “Exceptionally, RMG will ensure any such cases are dealt with independently of the normal managerial line and the panel of Appeals Managers”. Of the remaining four cases (all members not Reps), Lord Falconer felt he was unable to make a determination at this stage and therefore has afforded both CWU and RMG the opportunity to make further submissions as to why the cases should be deemed to be in or out of scope. Accordingly, we have made our submissions in this regard. Once again support was provided from Divisional Representatives Ralph Ferrett, Paul Kennedy and Ian Taylor and Regional Secretary Kevin Beazer who completed an additional critique of the cases.  These were narrowed down to arguments as to why they should be in scope (meaning dispute related) and were not aimed at addressing whether dismissal was a fair penalty. Dismissals (Paragraph 5.1 of the Collective Agreement) We previously reported that 35 members/Reps had decided to return accepting the position of reinstatement (the actual number is now 36 and will extend to 38 with the two new cases referred to above).  Beyond this, a further 82 people that were dismissed opted for the enhanced financial package to leave RMG employment. All back pay was received by 22nd December 2023 with a payslip provided to both leavers and returners.  This included the enhanced settlement payment for those who have decided to leave RMG employment.  The payslips provided a detailed breakdown of all payments due and this enabled individuals to check for accuracy.  Since then we have been working through a number of payroll enquiries with RMG relating to the arrears and, where appropriate, discrepancies are being rectified. COT3 Settlement Forms Following many detailed exchanges of correspondence and various meetings between our respective legal representatives with the involvement and input of ACAS, collective COT3 settlement forms were agreed in the first instance for those who opted for reinstatement and those leaving the business with the enhanced settlement.  Further work took place to agree the terms of the COT3 for those who received a penalty of less than dismissal and this was finalised on Friday 22nd December. Refresher Session (Paragraph 8 of the Collective Agreement) Following dialogue with RMG, we agreed there was no need for the joint session/broadcast, to “refresh the understanding of what is expected on the Royal Mail Conduct Code and Business Standards”.  As an alternative, it was agreed to have a low-key reintegration back into the workplace via an informal welcome back meeting conducted by the local manager and Rep. ACAS Session (Paragraph 8 of the Collective Agreement) Negotiations continue regarding the ACAS session to assist in identifying and discussing the lessons learned from the Independent Review and the dispute.  Now we have made significant progress in most other areas of the Lord Falconer Independent Review and the Collective Agreement, this particular component of the Agreement will be a primary focus. Conclusion An immense amount of work has been undertaken to ensure the terms of the Collective Agreement were jointly implemented.  The vast majority of our Reps and members who were wrongly targeted by RMG during the 2022/23 national disputes have now been reinstated or received the enhanced settlement.  Additionally, all warnings for those who received penalties less than dismissal have now become time expired. Whilst there is still work to be completed, some major milestones have been reached.  We will obviously continue to provide support and representation to those who have cases still to reach a conclusion. Lastly, we would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of the Independent Review and the delivery of the Collective Agreement.  Our unified efforts have undoubtedly ensured justice has been delivered for those who RMG wrongly targeted through their aggressive use of an unagreed conduct procedure during the national disputes of 2022/23. Further developments will be reported. Yours sincerely Dave Ward General Secretary Martin Walsh Deputy General Secretary (Postal) Andy Furey Assistant Secretary

Please can you join us in a show of recognition for the following members who have reached there milestone of 25 yrs with the CWU Scotland No2 Branch. Our Congratulations and appreciation goes to everyone of you and thank you for your support. Members in our Branch that hit 25 year membership are; Linda Hutchison – Edinburgh South East DO Marc Haldane Lothian – Edinburgh (EH6/7) DO Andrew Muirhead – Kinross DO Paul Sydney Newman – Edinburgh Mail Centre Bruce Pratt – Cowdenbeath DO George Stott – Edinburgh South DO James Mcmillan Tough – Aberfoyle DO

No. 341/23 18th December 2023 T0 ALL MEMBERS IN ROYAL MAIL FLEET Dear Colleagues Business Recovery Transformation & Growth (BRT&G) Agreement – Royal Mail Fleet – Update Further to LTB’s 294/23, 316/23 and 336/23, we met with Royal Mail Fleet within the dispute resolution procedure (DRP) and have agreed to meet again on Thursday 21st December in an attempt to reach an agreement. We have focused on narrowing down our areas of difference, however, we still have a lot to agree in what is a complex agreement. We have met with our Fleet representatives and whilst we are continuing to meet with Royal Mail and want to reach a satisfactory agreement, it is our intention to continue with the policy laid out in the communication attached to LTB 336/23 i.e. the visits to workshops will continue whilst we are in negotiation. We understand there may be frustrations the negotiations have not concluded, however, please be assured of our determination to achieve a full and fair settlement for our Fleet members and we will not be allowing these negotiations to drift. Any enquiries to this LTB please contact: The PTCS Department reference 220, email address: khay@cwu.org or hmaughan@cwu.org Yours sincerely Carl Maden Assistant Secretary LTB 341/23

General Secretary Dave Ward and Deputy General Secretary Martin Walsh.