Ensure equal pay for Royal Mail postal workers across the UK

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the UK Government to work with Royal Mail to ensure fair and equal pay for postal workers across the UK, including better wages that reflect workload, rising living costs, and the essential service posties provide to communities.

Postal workers provide an essential service in all weather conditions and often work long hours under increasing pressure. Many posties feel their pay no longer reflects the workload, rising cost of living, or the importance of the job to communities across the UK.

We believe the UK Government should work with Royal Mail to support fair and equal pay for postal workers, helping to improve staff retention, morale, and working conditions while protecting reliable postal services for the public.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Notwithstanding the Government's Golden Share in Royal Mail and its strategic oversight over elements of its operations, rates of pay are not the responsibility of the Government.

Timeline

18 May 2026	Petition opened for signatures
16 Jun 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Jun 2026

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