By Sara Malm PUBLISHED: 13:30 EST, 2 September 2013 | UPDATED: 17:54 EST, 2 September 2013 Britain's militant postal union yesterday warned of ‘inevitable’ strikes as the dispute over plans to privatise Royal Mail becomes increasingly bitter. The Communication Workers Union said a strike is ‘inevitable’ unless a deal is agreed between its members and the Royal Mail. Despite the union’s upcoming ballot, the Government said it will not alter its decision to sell shares in Royal Mail in this financial year. Strike threat: The Communication Workers Union will be voting on potential industrial action this month, with its leaders saying a strike is 'inevitable'
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Communication Workers Union leader say strike is 'inevitable'
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Union to hold ballot on industrial action following privatisation plans
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Government says strike will not change plans to sell shares in Royal Mail
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