More postal strikes threat to Christmas post
by Sue Bailey
You thought it was all over? It isn’t any more.
The head of the postal workers’ union has written to members saying that unless Royal Mail give in to more of his demands, the union “will have no alternative other than to return to strike action before Christmas”.
The letter sent to CWU members says
Royal Mail positioned the agreement as a strike-free Christmas – but they know this is not the terms of the agreement.
At the time the agreement was struck, TUC general secretary Brendan Barber, who chaired negotiations between the union and RM management, said
The delivery of the terms of this agreement means that Royal Mail services will be free of any disruption up to and through the Christmas period.
and the CWU’s own announcement said
The interim agreement also ensures postal workers will work normally during the Christmas period, ensuring they get the chance to earn extra money.
The union will not need to ballot its members again on strike action, as the previous ballot is still valid: the CWU letter states that “Royal Mail has also accepted that our national and local ballots remain enacted”. Assuming this is correct, the union would simply need to give Royal Mail seven days’ notice of any intended strike. With three weeks to go before the last posting date for first class mail (21st December), there is still plenty of time for disruption.
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I really hate this guy. He loves being in control. What an arsehole.
Luckily customers have lost trust in RM with more of them choosing courier shipping!
So, before the mud-slinging starts
I’d say this – if you’re an online retailer, use this to your advantage. Tell your buyers to get their orders in early. Couriers were overwhelmed rather with the last strike, so even if you offer an alternative, better not to leave things to the last minute.
We’ve seen postal workers strike right before Christmas before:
http://tamebay.com/2008/12/royal-mail-24hr-strike-19th-december-2008.html
and it looks like we’ll be seeing more of that this year.
Won,t happen, Daily Mail stirring the pot.
Onwards and upwards *hums* Pet shop boys tune to himself !!
Daily Mail
Telegraph
Mirror
FT
http://news.google.com/news/more?um=1&cf=all&ned=us&cf=all&ncl=dqQaA1MOJ60UBnMQRWDMZbFi1vfOM
If the pot is being stirred, I’d say it’s by Billy Hayes.
Sue don’t get me wrong i like you, but you are not helping my postive mental attitude this afternoon
Hehe. TMI for your PMA, eh
It is my birthday on the 16th, should i ask all my relleies to forget sending me cards and presents and just send me cash via Paypal
Could we have some nice news please I have had a hell of a week with the backlash of the last lot of strikes!!
What a shame – I hope it does not happen and common sence prevails. OUCH – The wife just pinched me as she said I was dreaming again.
Billy Hayes – i hope his xmas gifts all arrive late
Our INR claims seem to have risen alarmingly since the (last) strike ended…………….
Same here…