SIR -- The letter from the Amicus/NUJ representative (Oxford Mail, April 12) merely demonstrates that self-delusion is rife among the so-called radical fringe. The walkout by Royal Mail workers after internal bullying allegations is far from heroic -- it was petty.

The argument that those involved in such unofficial action should not face disciplinary proceedings is illogical and, if generalised, of profound social consequences.

It would set a peculiar precedent for any unofficial/criminal activity being treated with tea and buns rather than any social/legal penalty.

Bullying and intimidation are legal matters and the police should have been called to deal with threatening home visits etc.

The attempt to hype up this profoundly silly and ludicrous affair into 1926 proportions merely shows a level of intellectual bankruptcy among certain individuals.

Guildford postal sorting office in Surrey is closing in August, forcing my mother to relocate or face redundancy.

There, the unions have worked with management to ensure that effects are minimised. It is ironic that a situation which would warrant strike action in other circumstances is being treated in a mature and sensible way.

The sooner management takes the union to court and sues for lost revenue in Oxford, the better. Wildcat action goes against everything the union movement should stand for.

It is an insult both to the whole concept and to the people it is supposed to serve.

It is also a useful tool for the next Mrs Thatcher to beat the concept with. Although it irritates me to say it, when it comes to the unions abusing their power, she was pretty near the truth.

ALAN PAGE

Iffley Road

Oxford