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epa01914421 Royal Mail workers picket outside a Royal Mail depot in London, Britain, 29 October, 2009. The Communication Workers Union has raised the prospects of "more strike action, for longer periods". Royal Mail and post union bosses, who have been meeting at TUC headquarters this week, have failed to reach an agreement. The second phase of the CWU's nationwide postal strikes is now under way, with close to 44,000 members striking 29 0ctober. Further 24-hour strikes are due to take place on 30 and 31 October EPA/ANDY RAIN