Cumbrian Communication Workers Union (CWU) members were on strike yesterday as their industrial action continues.

However, hopes have been raised over an end to the action after the CWU has agreed to enter into talks with Royal Mail through the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS).

Following an invitation from the arbitration body, the union will now be attempting to resolve the ongoing dispute with employers over pay and change.

But the union has confirmed that its members will still be on strike as part of a wave of declared days of strike action.

CWU General Secretary Dave Ward said: “We welcome the mutual agreement to attend ACAS discussions as a positive development, but at this stage, it is not a greatly significant one either.

“This is why the union has not chosen to suspend or call off scheduled strike action.

Opening talks took place on Tuesday, October 25 to help bring an end to the ongoing industrial dispute.

 

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