Lanarkshire postal workers commence strike action after 'laughable' pay offer

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Postal workers across Lanarkshire have begun staging strikes amid long-running disputes over pay and working conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union participated in the industrial action on Friday, September 30, and Saturday, October 1.

It saw posties form a picket line outside the Hamilton Delivery Office on Brandon Street in the town. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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