IOM - Postal Workers Turn Out In Force At Union Meeting

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Workers reacted angrily at the meeting to rumours that senior management have seen a pay increase.

Over 200 postal workers turned out yesterday to hear the address of Communication Workers Union representative Terry Pullinger.

Terry was putting forward the position of the union just two days after the workers received their ballot papers, which will determine whether or not they are going to strike over the ongoing dispute.

Pullinger argues that the Post Office should have taken arbitration; they however say they are powerless in the face of a public sector pay freeze.

Workers reacted angrily at the meeting to rumours that senior management have seen a pay increase.

The Post Office say there have been no changes to the recognised pay scales throughout the recent period.

Chairman of the Post Office, Alan Crowe has said he is urging the postal workers to vote against the strike action as it will have considerable damage to the customers, the future success of the company and ultimately jobs.

Terry told 3fm that he has urged the workers to vote yes to strike, but ultimately he hopes something can be resolved before that outcome.

(Audio report at link as well)