Striking postal workers have adopted Dafydd Iwan's classic protest song Yma o Hyd as part of their ongoing pay dispute with the Royal Mail over pay and conditions. The 39-year-old tune - which translates as 'Still Here' - was posted by the Communication Workers Union on its various social media channels ahead of its members beginning a campaign of industrial action between now and Christmas.
The union used the song over a montage of clips of workers manning picket lines all around the country. The series of day-long strikes started yesterday (November 24) and continues today and next week (Wednesday, November 30, and Thursday, December 1).
Five more days throughout December - 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and Christmas Eve - have also been announced. A Communication Workers Union spokesperson said, "Yma o Hyd is one of the most stirring songs ever composed about staying strong and standing firm against forces who want to rob people of their dignity and self-respect. You can get more story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
