A strike is set to be held by hundreds of drivers at delivery giant Yodel in a dispute over pay and conditions.
The GMB union has confirmed 98% of drivers balloted backed industrial action, on a turnout of 84%.
In a statement, the union accused the Liverpool-headquartered firm of "dragging its heels" over offering a pay rise and of trying to impose "unworkable" driver schedules, the PA news agency has reported.
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Union officials will now meet with drivers to agree dates for the first round of industrial action.
GMB national officer Nadine Houghton said: "GMB drivers working for parcel delivery giant Yodel have returned a massive vote in favour of taking industrial action over pay and working conditions.
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"With acute labour shortages across a range of sectors, the time for working people to organise and take action to improve their lot is right now.
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"GMB members working for Yodel will immediately be agreeing dates for their first round of strikes and with the majority of Yodel's drivers voting to walk out, parcel deliveries will be significantly hit."
The GMB said around 250 drivers were involved in the dispute.
Yodel has been contacted for a comment.