Public backs striking postmen - just
Updated on 23 October 2009
Nearly 80,000 postmen and women went on strike today, following industrial action yesterday by Royal Mail drivers and mail centre staff. John Sparks reports.
Two successive days of postal strikes this week have led to 30 million letters being delayed.
The 48-hour stoppage by the Communication Workers Union, over pay and conditions will be followed by three more days of strikes next week.
The public is divided over who is responsible for the disruption, with marginally more pointing the finger of blame at Royal Mail, according to a YouGov poll for Channel 4 News.
