LONDON, March 30 (UPI) — Union leaders in Britain said 2,000 Post Office Crown staff members have gone on strike for higher wages and over job security concerns. More: continued here
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Post Office workers have staged a strike in a row over jobs, pay and closures amid warnings of further action unless talks are held over the future of branches. More: continued here
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Post Office workers have gone on strike today in a row over jobs, pay and closures – saying they received strong support from the public over their action. More: continued here
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Members of the Communication Workers Union in around 260 so-called Crown offices took industrial action in protest at plans to close or franchise 70 branches. More: continued here
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The picket line outside the Post Office in Kings Heath in Birmingham Credit: ITV Central People signing a petition against plans by the Post Office to close or franchise out 70 crown branches. More: continued here
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