Mail service threat as union considers strike mandate

MAIL services are likely to be hit if the country’s biggest postal union decides today to act on its mandate and call a national strike.

Members of the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU), who account for 90% of An Post’s staff, have already voted by a six-to-one majority in favour of industrial action.

Seán McDonagh, CWU national officer with responsibility for An Post, has said he is not optimistic a strike can be avoided. However, the union could decide to delay fixing a date for the strike to allow time for further talks.