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13
sentences that state something as happening or true
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The company said it was undergoing a “significant transformation” as the business implements universal service reform and adapts to a rapidly-changing market.
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business → say → market
Letter volumes have declined by more than 70% since their peak while customer demand for faster and more convenient parcel delivery services continues to grow, it said.
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it → decline → services
A statement said: “As part of its transformation programme, Royal Mail is simplifying processes and functions across the business and today announced proposals for an organisational review of head office and support functions.”
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Mail → say → functions
Alistair Cochrane, chief executive officer of Royal Mail, said: “We have been working hard to reduce costs and simplify processes across all areas of the business as we transform to win in a very competitive market.
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we → say → market
“These proposed changes remove duplication and allow us to invest further in the service we deliver for our customers.
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we → propose → customers
“We are committed to treating everyone fairly and respectfully throughout this process, working closely with our trade unions.
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We → commit → unions
“The proposed changes will not be easy, but they are an important part of building a stronger, simpler and future-ready Royal Mail for our customers and colleagues.”
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they → propose → customers
Martin Walsh, deputy general secretary of the Communication Workers Union said: “Despite the union being reassured that this announcement will not impact any frontline workers, and will involve no compulsory redundancies, these proposals will impact approximately 200 CWU-represented jobs in administration and revenue protection.
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proposals → say → administration
“We will be meeting management to discuss this announcement, which is further evidence of a company that is demoralising staff and failing to deliver for customers and the wider community.
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that → meet → customers
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Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Unite has been warning for some considerable time that unless the Government and Ofcom address the serious challenges facing Royal Mail, further jobs will be put at risk.
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jobs → read → risk
It will not improve quality of service and the workforce must not be made the scapegoats for poor decisions made by the company, Government or Ofcom.
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workforce → improve → company
“Without urgent action, this will happen again.
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this → happen → action
More jobs will be lost, employment standards will continue to fall and customers will continue to be let down.
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customers → lose → ?
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