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Months of talks pay off as Post Office workers win 7.3% pay rise
But 75 premises have already been shut or franchised

Post Office workers are set to receive a 7.3 per cent pay rise after months of negotiations between the postal union CWU and bosses.

Talks on a deal began last year are counter staff with CWU walked out across Britain in March 2013 when 88 per cent voted to strike in a national ballot.

But the news comes after nearly 75 crown post offices were closed down or turned into franchises.

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