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The CWU has today (Friday 21st December) given notice to Royal Mail that over 100 workers at Burslem delivery office will continue industrial action for an additional two weeks. Postal workers are striking to defend twelve colleagues who were suspended in September. Royal Mail is refusing to allow their case to be heard by an independent appeals panel despite concerns over bullying and harassment by managers. The strike was due to finish on 2nd January 2008 but will now continue until 16th January unless Royal Mail moves the issue to an independent appeals panel. Lee Barron, Midlands Regional Secretary, said: “Postal workers at Burslem are determined to have justice for their colleagues. All the CWU is asking for is that this case be heard by an independent appeals panel which is a standard procedure in these cases. We have the support of the Mayor of Stoke and local MPs for this. What does Royal Mail have to hide?” There are also reports that managers brought in to cover the strike are leaving mail locked in post boxes instead of delivering it. This constitutes wilful delay of the mail which is a serious offence. The CWU remains committed to resolving this dispute. Further info and messages of support: Lee Barron |
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