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Page last updated at 12:58 GMT, Friday, 23 October 2009 13:58 UK

Strike delays millions of letters

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The nationwide postal workers' strikes have delayed about 30 million letters, according to Royal Mail.

A second day of strikes saw delivery and collection workers walking out.

Their action follows Thursday's 24-hour stoppage by mail centre staff over pay, conditions and modernisation.

John Moylan reports.

READ MORE: Postal strike delays 40% of mail

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