Royal Mail workers to be balloted for strikes, union announces

More than 100,000 Royal Mail workers are to be balloted for strikes over issues including job security and terms and conditions of employment.

Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will vote from September 24, with the result due in the first week of October.

The dispute has flared over implementation of a so-called Four Pillars Agreement reached last year between the union and Royal Mail.