CWU Nottingham

Ballot papers will now be reaching members addresses across Nottingham.

The Nottingham Amalgamated branch has recommended a "Yes" vote for both the USO and first steps of equalisation vote.

This position was reached unanimously by the central committee after extensive deliberations.

We believe that it is in Nottingham members best interests to vote for the new USO model, DM26, as it represents an improved level of workload for delivery members in comparison to the ODM model and as such we would ask members to back the new model when voting.

We further believe that, despite this not being as big a leap as the branch and members wanted as a first step towards equalisation, this initial implementation of 1.75% increase to pay and commitments to continue to bridge the gap, is representative of Royal Mails original position that they would not give anything towards the equalisation of new members and we believe The CWU can gain further ground on bridging the gap when USO is fully deployed.

We are asking members to Vote YES.

We are pleased to announce the timetable for the consultative ballot on the resolution of USO and the equalisation of new entrants’ pay, terms and conditions.

📮 Ballot papers will be dispatched on 11th May 2026.

🗓️ The ballot will close on 29th May 2026.

📣 The ballot result will be announced at 17:00 on 29th May 2026.

All Delivery, Processing, Collections, DPR Routes and Area Distribution members will vote on the USO agreement.

There will be an additional vote for new entrant members to vote on the first step to equalisation.