WHAT on earth is the Royal Mail chief executive Adam Crozier doing being reportedly paid £3.5m when many British people are practically living below the breadline?

These highly-paid executives have made a right mess in trying to run our mail system. Yes, we need modernisation up to a point, but not putting many employees out of a job.

For decades the mail system was efficiently run, and deliveries were always on time, irrespective of the weather. Mr Crozier and bosses, let the employees do their jobs and leave well alone.

Roland Bramham, Richmond, North Yorkshire.

AS a retired ex-miner, I abhor the tactics of Royal Mail to try to browbeat the postal workers into submission.

I urge the TUC to take a good look at all the union banners – ie, united we stand, divided we fall. Do not let this shower do to the postal workers what Margaret Thatcher did to the miners.

If Royal Mail won’t talk with Acas, then back the post workers and call a national strike, otherwise it will be another nail in the coffin of the trade union movement. Enough is enough.

Take action now.

R Willis, Trimdon Village, Co Durham.