Postal workers have voted in favour of a one-day strike over issues linked to the controversial privatisation of the Royal Mail.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has warned that further strikes due to a row over pensions cannot be ruled out.

Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will strike for fours hours from midday as part of an ongoing row over pensions.

The privatisation of the Royal Mail will cause a disengaged workforce that is continually worried about job security, according to shadow financial secretary to the treasury, Chris Leslie (pictured).

Labour MP Tom Watson (pictured) has called for a ban on zero-hours contracts, labelling them an "uncivilised way" to treat employees.

Royal Mail postal workers are to vote on whether to take strike action over the Government's controversial privatisation plans.

Wages and household incomes must start rising soon or the economy risks creating a personal debt bubble similar to the one that helped cause the recession, the TUC has said.

Post Office workers are to strike for 48 hours over the August bank holiday weekend, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said.

Workers at the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme will go on strike for 48 hours later this month over a dispute over harassment and bullying, pay, travel arrangements and shift pattern changes.

Postal worker leaders have decided to hold a national strike ballot over issues linked to controversial Government plans to privatise the Royal Mail.

One of the country's largest trade unions, Unison, has suffered a setback in its fight against the introduction of tribunal fees.

The British Medical Association (BMA) Junior Doctors Committee has said it is willing to negotiate with employers on a new contract of employment for junior doctors and dentists in training.