Empey in call for ministerial intervention to avoid further Royal Mail dispute
UUP Leader Sir Reg Empey today urged NIO Minister Angela Smith to intervene in the Royal Mail dispute before it escalates further.
Sir Reg made his call as it emerged that official strike action by Royal Mail workers could be on the cards.
In a statement Sir Reg said,
“The possibility of an official strike is a major concern. The previous strike has affected our economy and is still causing huge disruption in our health service and other public services.
Angela Smith needs to intervene before this situation develops further. It should also be noted that the Secretary of State Peter Hain is sponsored by the Communications Union and may have a role to play as well.”