Workers from the Royal Mail took to the picket lines across the North East today as part of the first day of 21 planned dates in coming months.
Members from the Communication Workers' Union (CWU) from across the region walked out as they seek to a resolution with the Royal Mail over their pay and conditions.
Members in the North East – a division with around 15,000 members and over 150 workplaces – joined around 115,000 staff nationwide in taking part in initial two-day walkout with widespread disruption to postal services expected as a result.
