Post and rail workers walk out as strikes build

Rail workers will go on strike for a second day, along with Royal Mail employees and driving examiners.

On a day when snow, ice, and fog restricted road and air travel, rail services were operating at around one-fifth of capacity due to a strike by rail workers.

On Wednesday, around fifty percent of rail lines will be closed, with no service in the majority of Scotland and Wales.

This week is also anticipated to mark the first-ever nationwide strike by nurses.

In addition, on Friday, rail workers, bus drivers, baggage handlers, highway employees, and driving examiners will strike.

Later in the week, the emergency Cobra committee of the government will conduct its second meeting of the week to examine how to minimize the impact of the wave of industrial action.

Industrial action by 115,000 members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) coincides with Royal Mail's busiest season, when people and businesses send Christmas cards and gifts.

Some parcel companies assert that the Royal Mail strike is having a ripple effect and pushing them to delay next-day delivery as individuals and businesses seek alternative methods to convey mail.

DPD Group stated, "We are experiencing short delays to our next-day delivery service in a small number of areas as a result of the Royal Mail's strike, which has had a significant ripple impact throughout the sector."

Evri, formerly known as Hermes, reported that inclement weather, Royal Mail strikes, and staff shortages are creating "some localized delays."

While Yodel also reported that some areas are experiencing extended delivery times, the company did not indicate why.

Royal Mail employees will also participate in strikes on December 23 and Christmas Eve, in addition to this week's actions.

The conflict has been ongoing since the summer, and salary has been a central issue in all rail, NHS, teacher, border, and driving instructor strikes.

As the cost of living jumps, employees seek wage increases. The rate of price inflation, sometimes known as inflation, is greater than 11%, the highest rate in more than 40 years.

This is largely due to rising food and energy costs.

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