" Its my feeling that many companies must go through a painful transition when faced with changing marketplace demands. Thats why - after much consideration - I'm happy to vote no' to industrial action. Northern Ireland Postman.
" The union has some persuasive arguments but i've discussed the issue at length with my wife. my children and, between us, we've come to a conclusion that. as a family, weve nothing to gain and everything to lose by going on strike. London Postman."
My wife has just handed me this card from Royal Mail with the above comments on it and she said," If Royal Mail had that amount of money to waste they could settle this dispute without any ballot if they wanted to."
Also I believe that no postman/woman want to take industrial action, but sometimes you have no choice but to do just that.