The saying "Lions led by donkeys" applies to the Royal Mail strikers. The union "leaders" have absolutely no idea about beneficial strategy. By prolonging the issue instead of seeking a realistic settlement, what they're actually doing is playing right in to the hands of "alternative" delivery companies. By so doing, they'll not only price Royal Mail off the market, they'll end up putting loads of workers out of a job! Those that are left will have lost a considerable amout of money by following the union line and for what?