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Benjamin Cooper, PA & Matt Jackson

HISTORICAL FACTS: Postal workers striking for second day in battle for better pay | History Defined

Postal workers are striking for a second day as their battle for a better pay packet continues. More than 115,000 staff were expected to walk out on Wednesday (August 31), says the Communication Workers Union (CWU).

Postal workers already took industrial action on Friday. The CWU declared if the 'biggest strike in the UK since 2009'.

The workers have been striking over a proposed 3% pay increase. Union bosses instead want Royal Mail to increase their offer to 5%.

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