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WA today Mail strike hits BritainWA todayBritain faces a two-day national postal strike as Royal Mail workers protest against modernisation plans. 23/10/09 Up next… Tiny pig sales surge in UK …and more » More: continued here

The Communication Workers Union says that it will hold more strikes next week, in addition to the 48 hours of industrial action already underway. Copy: Up to 42,000 mail centre staff and drivers are on strike today in a dispute with Royal Mail over pay and modernisation. More: continued here

Financial Times Humour lightens mood for Royal Mail strikers in morning gloomTimes OnlineThe 30 hardy souls stamping their feet for warmth outside the Leeds mail centre, one of the Royal Mail's largest depots in northern England, …Clarke: Tories 'have met potential Royal Mail bidders'BBC NewsRoyal Mail strike to continue next …

When It Comes to 'Thank You,' You're Not Welcome With EmailWall Street JournalThe UK postal strike comes on the heels of localized strikes that have disrupted Royal Mail service since June — and the disorder has begun to change … More: continued here

The Age Mail strike hits BritainThe AgeBritain faces a two-day national postal strike as Royal Mail workers protest against modernisation plans. 23/10/09 Up next… Tiny pig sales surge in UK … More: continued here

The government says the strike is self defeating but workers say they are standing strong. Two days of industrial action begins bringing Royal Mail services to a halt. More: continued here

As Royal Mail workers stage the first of two 24-hour nationwide strikes, BBC employment correspondent Martin Shankleman looks back at the last UK-wide postal strike in 2007. More: continued here

Where Do Businesses Turn as the Royal Mail Strike Looks Set to Continue …ReutersLONDON–(Business Wire)– The Royal Mail industrial action is expected to escalate with a further three-day walk-out being planned for next week. …and more » More: continued here

guardian.co.uk 'Nobody comes out on strike with enthusiasm – only reluctantly'guardian.co.ukMany post boxes will stay locked up this week as Royal Mail staff across the country go on strike. Photograph: David Levene At the Royal Mail distribution …and more » More: continued here

Royal Mail Union Calls On More Strikes to Start From Oct. 29BloombergOct. 22 (Bloomberg) — Royal Mail Group Plc's union said it plans more strike action from Oct. 29 and seeks unconditional talks at ACAS in … More: continued here