UK postal workers vote for nationwide strike

LONDON Oct 8 (Reuters) - Workers at Britain's state-owned Royal Mail [GBPO.UL] voted overwhelmingly for a nationwide strike on Thursday, escalating a dispute over pay and conditions which has caused widespread disruption to postal services.

Members of the Communications Workers' Union voted by more than three to one in favour of the action, although they left open the possibility of further discussions with Royal Mail to try to avert a walkout and work stoppage.

Regional postal strikes in recent weeks have already caused large scale interruptions to postal deliveries, with a damaging impact on businesses. By law, union bosses will have to give seven days notice of a strike. (Reporting by Luke Baker; Editing by Keith Weir)