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July 2007

Royal Mail strike – Your questions answered

The Communication Workers Union has called strike action within Royal Mail. This will disrupt postal services. The great majority of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) customers will avoid any inconvenience because payments are paid direct into their bank or building society accounts. DWP has taken steps to safeguard payments to those customers who still receive cheques through the post.

These arrangements are explained on the DWP website