Posties begin their latest round of industrial action today. And they have announced further strike dates in the run up to Christmas. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) based in Castle Douglas will down tools today and tomorrow – the latter known as Black Friday – as their dispute with Royal Mail escalates. They will also walk out next Wednesday and Thursday and have also announced plans to strike on December 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and Christmas Eve. Read More Related Articles A union spokesperson said: "The CWU want a negotiated settlement with Royal Mail Group and will continue to engage the company to that end. But those in charge of Royal Mail need to wake up and realise we won't allow them to destroy the livelihoods of postal workers." The union claims a two per cent pay rise was imposed on them by Royal Mail bosses. After talks through the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), a new offer that Royal Mail said was worth nine per cent was put on the table.