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EXPLAINED: Why are royal mail workers going on strike - The Real Truth

The UK is set for delivery chaos as Royal Mail workers voted in favour of strike action in the coming weeks. A pay dispute is at the heart of the strike, which if not settled, will cause disruption to delivery over the summer.

Approximately 115,000 Royal Mail postal work voted to strike over pay in what is expected to be the biggest industrial action to hit Britain this summer. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said 97.6% of members from a 77% turnout, voted to strike in protest to a 2% pay increase offer.

Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson said: “I am ready to talk about pay and change at any time. But it has to be both.

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