Postal strikes set to continue until Royal Mail ‘reins relentless attacks’

MORE than 115,000 postal workers walked out on strike again today as talks with arbitration service Acas began.

The Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) warned against building up hopes of a resolution to the dispute through the talks with Royal Mail and said scheduled strike action will continue. 

Both the CWU and Royal Mail said in a joint statement that “there are significant difficulties to overcome.”

CWU general secretary Dave Ward said that at the current stage the talks “are not significant.” 

He said: “Our members are fighting against a bullying management set on stripping their pay, trashing their job security and sidelining their union — it will take more than Acas talks to hold them back.

“Until the employer reins in its relentless attacks on employees, the strikes will continue to take place. 

“Postal workers are completely united in their determination to secure the dignity and respect they deserve.

“We won’t be backing down until we get just that.”