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Talks have resumed between the British Royal Mail and the main postal workers' union later to try and resolve the dispute over pay, pensions and job security. Royal Mail chief executive Adam Crozier was expected to attend the meeting with officials from the Communication Workers' Union. It is hoped a deal will be reached, as unofficial walkouts in some areas hit delivery services further. The wildcat protests began on Wednesday after an official CWU strike ended. On Thursday, staff at a further seven sites joined workers from 24 depots in London, Glasgow and Liverpool to picket over a change in working hours. The government has condemned the strikes but ministers have insisted they will not intervene in the dispute.