Talks resume over nationwide postal strikes

Tuesday 20th October 2009

Royal Mail and union talks have resumed following a 12-hour discussion yesterday failed to reach an agreement on strike action.

There are currently planned strikes due to take place across the nation at the end of this week over pay, conditions and modernisation plans.

Union sources have so far said there has been no sign of an agreement being made, while Royal Mail has said they trying hard to make sure an agreement is made before the walk-out.

Union sources added that the fact the talks lasted so long was a positive sign.

The Communication Workers Union has criticised Royal Mail for doubling its temporary Christmas workforce, which it was suggested was a move to offset the striking workers.

The company said the extra workers would cut the impact of "unjustified and irresponsible" industrial action, and deal with the backlog of post. Employing extra people to do the work of staff who are on strike is illegal under employment law.

On Thursday, mail centre staff and drivers are planning to strike. The next day it will be delivery and collection staff. ADNFCR-1783-ID-19417537-ADNFCR

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