A new wave of postal strikes that is set to take place in the UK has been announced by the Communication Workers Union.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has release a list of the locations being affected by strikes across the rest of this week.

According to the body, a range of London depots are to be affected by action taking place until tonight (September 9th), which may in turn lead many to seek post office alternatives.

Further afield, areas include Birmingham, Bridgend, Carlisle and Coventry will be affected by 24-hour strike action involving network drivers at the weekend.

Rochdale's delivery office and distribution centres in Warrington, Swindon and Leeds are also participating in the action.

Last month, Dave Ward, deputy general secretary of the CWU, commented on the industrial action, claiming that pressure and stress are "rising to breaking point" for many Royal Mail workers as service cuts are implemented.

Written by Sarah Gower

Article Added: 09/09/2009 09:27:34