date: 28 October 2009

embargo: For immediate release

TUC statement on Royal Mail dispute

Commenting today (Wednesday) on the Royal Mail dispute, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: 'I am very disappointed that despite the very intensive talks of the last three days we have not yet been able to finalise an agreement.

'A great deal of positive work has been done in the negotiations, which have been conducted in a positive spirit on all sides throughout. It is crucial that the progress that has been made is not lost.

'I intend keeping closely in touch with both the Communication Workers Union and the Royal Mail and - if parties think that TUC assistance could still contribute to finding a positive way forward - I remain available to convene further talks.'

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Press release (300 words) issued 29 Oct 2009