The Communication Workers Union (CWU) is planning a walkout of 110,000 of its members from 19 October in a dispute over pensions, pay and jobs. Union members voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in a ballot. It said in a statement: “Royal Mail requested that CWU withdraw its notification of industrial action and commit to following the dispute resolution procedures. “If CWU does not withdraw its notice of strike action by 12 noon Monday 9 October, Royal Mail will lodge an application with the high court for an injunction to prevent industrial action.”The Royal Mail said it believed any strike action before the dispute resolution procedures have been followed would be unlawful. If the strike goes ahead it will be the first national action by postal workers since the Royal Mail was privatised.

Source: The Guardian October 06, 2017 18:13 UTC