Putting the record straight

[SpacePhoenix]

As we've already stated previously, some DO's are already recieving 1c sorted to walk level in separate trays to the 2c, just because your own MC doesn't seem capable of doing that doesn't mean they all can't.

We put the 1C and 2C through the CSS together, at the same time like it's meant to be. If the DTS releases any 2C, that 2C is due for delivery.

[darkgable]

The Union is meant to represent its members ! But im sure absolutley NO one in Deliveries wants this ! People in deliveries have been pushing themselves to the limits for years. But know the union and royal mail have decided it will be a good idea to get people to do even more. The union just looks after its own interests in the work place

[Saturn1]

I have to laugh, this is inherently a simple job, everything done since privatisation has been a clusterfuck. These latest plans now look like Trump had "planned" them the way he planned his war.
As for any figures the company offers Martin and co, to influence them, well we only have Kretinsky`s word on that as they are not public any longer.
I have voted against every half ass proposal that the Union and company has come up with since privatisation, so I will continue to vote that way on this. However this time that’s not because it would effect my job (I can leave any time I want now). Its because as a customer I want a reliable cheap service to return, we could have already been on that route, if we had rejected the last deal, and called their bluff.

Whole heartedly agree with this. It's almost so convoluted to the point it's done on purpose so nobody has any clear idea on what they're voting for, and it gives RM leeway to change it at will.

There clearly has to be a more radical way of thinking. Why can't van shares stay as they are now, but deliver 4 duties over one week instead of 2.

duty 1&2 Monday,
duty 3&4 Tuesday,
duty 1&2 Wednesday
duty 3&4 Thursday
duty 1&2 Friday

Start with 3&4 following week.

Excess staff can pickup 1st class/tracked on the duties that aren't scheduled to go out. Put more packet drivers in.

[DGH]

It's almost so convoluted to the point it's done on purpose so nobody has any clear idea on what they're voting for, and it gives RM leeway to change it at will.

It's a bodge.
But it's 'no lose' for Royal Mail. If it works (I know, big 'if') then that's good news for them and they can look to cut further.
If it doesn't work then hey, 'they tried', 'they listened to the union' and it didn't work and they'll just have to do something more radical.

In my view, RM are now just counting down the clock until the guarantees they've given the government expire and they can do as they please. Until then their game will be to keep profits low, plead poverty, and wait.