Royal Mail has claimed it will essentially be business as usual for the firm on Friday (July 17th), despite planned strike action.

Planned industrial action by Royal Mail workers will have no effect on 90 per cent of the body's services, it has been claimed.

In an effort to quash consumer concerns over the strikes by members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), the organisation added that over 90 per cent of its staff would still be delivering mail across the UK.

However, the company also added in a statement that it would do "everything possible" to provide a complete service to those affected by the action to stop them from seeking post office alternatives.

"Strike action hurts both businesses and individuals and our customers will not understand how the CWU leadership can keep saying it backs modernisation while constantly resisting the introduction of new technology and more efficient working practices on the ground," it added.

Workers in areas as widespread as Alloa, Basildon, Darlington and Plymouth are to take part in the action.


Article Added: 15/07/2009 09:18:23