The sackings at an office in Merseyside reportedly followed a series of complaints from locals experiencing delays to their post since July
Six postal workers have been fired from their jobs in a row over tea breaks, a union said.
They were among 11 workers suspended from Prenton Delivery Office in Wirral, Merseyside, in July for drinking tea and coffee at pubs while on their breaks.
Three were later reinstated, one was handed a penalty and the outcome for the remaining individual is unknown, the Communications Workers Union told Birkenhead News.
Royal Mail said its dismissals were carried out in accordance with its standard rules.