Leaders of the postal workers’ union were wrong to suspend strikes at Royal Mail, writes a CWU union area processing rep in Cambridge

The postal workers have not been defeated or crushed but our struggle has been curtailed by the CWU union leaders' decision to conclude an "interim agreement" and halt the action.

The postal workers are absolutely right to strike to defend their working conditions and to stop Peter Mandelson's plans to privatize the postal service.

Members of the Communication Workers Union held a 24 hour strike at Carrickfergus Royal Mail Delivery Office on Saturday 17th August