From what little I've heard, the union (amongst other things) seems to be claiming that the management are trying to drive the business into the ground although I don't quite understand why they'd do that..

If they're correct, however, I wonder whether the union's considered that by taking strike action just prior to Xmas they may just be doing exactly what the management want...
Anyway, after almost 25 years at this address, I'd be a hell of a lot more likely to support them if they stopped putting letters with the wrong address through my door and doing likewise with mine. Not a lot to ask really, I mean you just have to glance at the letters and make sure they have the same number on - you know that big brass number that's right there on the door just above the letter box... It's hardly rocket science is it?...