Post Office workers are to strike for the fifth time since Easter in protest against planned closures, which could affect up to 800 jobs across the country. The strike action will occur across 373 stores and could be observed by 4,000 staff, after union members voted nine to one in favour of strike action. Strike action has already been observed on 30 March, 19 April, 29 April and 7 May 2013. There is massive public opposition to the closure and franchise plans and Post Office management have had to admit that their figures on the trade unions’ pay claim were wrong. Trade union CWU stated that talks have been held with no progress over major issues, leaving the unions with ‘little option’ other than to serve notice for more strike action.
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