Got the bloody sack this morning !!!

[butch77]

Had an un-authorised absence (second one) due to having really bad personal problems over the past 2 weeks, girlfriend broke her back and also her ex partner was threatening to kill her and daughter so was off work and stupidly I didnt call work to tell them as my head was so far up my arse due to all the problems we had. Went in this morning to be told by my manager that I had 2 options either to get the sack and it would show on my record or to resign and it would not show on my work record that I would be sacked. Gutted, I really should have taken somebody in with me but didnt want anybody to see me in the down state I am in. Just want to say good luck to all u guys with your quest and will still be a regular on the site as I think its great.

see your CWU rep ASAP or get in touch with Chris Mc(area delivery rep) at Stockport also get intouch with the local media (Stockport Express M.E.N etc...) kick up a big stink.

[cappamore]

If you are sacked after being offfered the chance to resign your dismissal would be seen as unfair. there is legal precedent around this. But..................................................anybody with you when you were offered the opportunity to resign?

[brothermagrew]

Sorry to read about your personal circumstances but it really just goes to show that as individuals we are far better being in the union than not. Getting rid of the closed shop was a bad idea.

[JAMESMARSH1980]

Thanks for all your support guys and gals, were are both not able to work now and with a 2 year old to support were up crap creek !!! Thanks again for all your comments and advice it is much appreciated.

[pinstripe]

Fight it mate, you've nothing to lose.

[NWpostie]

fight it and most importantly , screw some cash off them, they not only hurt you, they hurt your GF and baby indirectly, they have shown no consideration for you as human being and your family, the best thing you can do even if you can't get the job back is to hurt them back, in their pockets and their reputations, with enough publicty you plight will naturally have alot of public support and there are good employers out there who will consider employing you.

like pinstripe said fight it.


in my case I would kick off merry hell and play the Disability card or any card I can think off, I would be such an awkward bastard that they will give me such a big payoff to keep me quiet, no one f***s me over EVER and gets away with it without paying big time.

[L Tommo]

THAY/RM HAVE A DUTY OF CARE FOR ALL OF US POSTIES....


This is an issue im bringing up in my Appeal for my job...

JAMES.... GET STUCK IN MATE....


DONT EVER LET THE BASTARDS GRIND US DOWN!!!




OUT

[rollingthunder]

You`ve got to give it a go James,you`ve nothing to lose.May the force be with you.

[madsorter]

f***ing ridiculous, straight to sack is just bully tactics, mate you have got to fight this all the way, like everyone says your first step is get in touch with your union rep, get joined up and start the war!! id be going to the local paper 1st off, tell them the full story and even brighten it up a bit if you have to, shame those bastards!!!!

[norbet colon]

f***ing ridiculous, straight to sack is just bully tactics, mate you have got to fight this all the way, like everyone says your first step is get in touch with your union rep, get joined up and start the war!! id be going to the local paper 1st off, tell them the full story and even brighten it up a bit if you have to, shame those bastards!!!!

Drag up the s**t Royal Mail wants swept under the carpet , I've known people cause RM hell in the papers .
RM is like the Prison in The Shawbank Redemption -The World that makes "sense". It's all they know , everything is negative within a narrow box . Call their bluff or even double bluff them if necessary, it's what RM don't want you to do/bully you out / pull the wool over your eyes about so do what they don't want you to do. It's just a game but a game can have no rules ,all's fair in love and war .Also pick legal brains , RM's arrogance can be their achilles heel as traditionally RM are autocratic and regard themselves above the law .Their MAY be a outside chance of Hurt Feelings case outside RM.

Many Managers are overgrown Head Prefects etc that believe in the system as it's all they know, doesn't mean everyone else has to believe in it if you're just a number.

It sounds like RM want to give the impression that you left to escape the sack because if you got the sack , the DHSS would want to know why; and RM want the circumstances swept under the carpet. RM have always been very defensive & secretive but now they're paranoid .

[JAMESMARSH1980]

I've been to Citizens advice this morning who looked at it and said it is very unfair and that a correct procedure hasnt been followed and I have been Bullyed into it, they passed it onto a solicitor who has just phoned me but unfortunately as I have been working there for under 1 year then I cant make a claim for constructive/unfair dismissal but due to the reasons why I didnt attend work were so serious then they have advised me to take a greivance with RM and fight it all the way, the only downside is if they in the end sack me it will show on my recorde but in my case they feel they have handled it so badly then I have strong reasons to fight it. First step,union,next step withdraw resignation, then off to the local papers.

[Stormproof]

Good Luck mate

[butch77]

I've been to Citizens advice this morning who looked at it and said it is very unfair and that a correct procedure hasnt been followed and I have been Bullyed into it, they passed it onto a solicitor who has just phoned me but unfortunately as I have been working there for under 1 year then I cant make a claim for constructive/unfair dismissal but due to the reasons why I didnt attend work were so serious then they have advised me to take a greivance with RM and fight it all the way, the only downside is if they in the end sack me it will show on my recorde but in my case they feel they have handled it so badly then I have strong reasons to fight it. First step,union,next step withdraw resignation, then off to the local papers.

see the CWU rep at your office or Chris Mc at Exchange Street hopefuly you should the backing of the majority of the posties in the SK area.

[norbet colon]

I've been to Citizens advice this morning who looked at it and said it is very unfair and that a correct procedure hasnt been followed and I have been Bullyed into it, they passed it onto a solicitor who has just phoned me but unfortunately as I have been working there for under 1 year then I cant make a claim for constructive/unfair dismissal but due to the reasons why I didnt attend work were so serious then they have advised me to take a greivance with RM and fight it all the way, the only downside is if they in the end sack me it will show on my recorde but in my case they feel they have handled it so badly then I have strong reasons to fight it. First step,union,next step withdraw resignation, then off to the local papers.

The one year thing is why they wanted rid of you as they are very territorial and don't want you telling tales out of class . That's why RM are trying to get rid of 'old timers' by fair or foul means so they can hire and fire as it's management's right to manage according to RM propaganda . However RM like to put a oversimplified structure on things but it's not always that simple in reality

.Also I'm sure this is also to teach you a lesson about going on here too , it's the old talking yourself out of a job number that's why the bully tried to kid you into thinking he was playing the nice cop by telling you to be a good boy and going quietly he knows up the RM food chain people will want to know why boxes wern't ticked . Be careful RM will play dirty to discourage you from telling tales , don't fall for that one .

[mylegshurt]

mittigating circumstances mate fight it all the way contact union ,citizens advice,email your mp, the link is on here somewhere,wright to uour local paper,the mirror etc.after all what have you got to lose the bastards cant sack you twice. good luck and fight it.