National postal strike threat moves closer
Dates have been set for a vote by postal workers whether take strike action for the first time in 30 years.
The Communication Workers Union’s 180,00 members will start voting on August 27, with the result due on September 12.
The union claims the employment conditions of 7,000 cleaners and engineers due to transfer from Consignia to a joint venture with Balfour Beatty will worsen.