LTB 278/24 – Raising Concerns-The following bullet points were some of the reasons why we felt it necessary to negotiate a new approach which will address these problems.

[Barnacle]

Suggestion would be that next time anything that affects the workers takes place that letters are sent directly to the employees home addresses, it's far to easy for people that know a ballot it forthcoming to remove items or "accidentally" forget to inform people in time. Better still a union rep actually present themselves to the workplace and make sure they speak to all employees. I've been with RM just over 2 months now and still not been approached by my local union rep, or had any probationary period feedback etc....isn't that part of the new joiner package??? (I would ask my LM but I think I'd rather fly under the radar as much as possible because I need reasonable adjustments and need to make sure I keep my job)

Is there a rep in your office or are you one of the offices without a rep?

[Newandscared]

No idea to be honest. It wasn't brought up in my induction. I'm finding out what I'm supposed to know as I go along. Not the best way to make employees welcome. I don't even have time to book overtime or read the notice boards unless I go into overtime to do it.

[SpacePhoenix]

I'm finding out what I'm supposed to know as I go along. Not the best way to make employees welcome.

Been like that for a few years now in both MCs and DOs. You get the "ass covering" stuff like manual handling, fire safety, mail security etc but then it's "here's your work area, here's the work, get on with it"

[Newandscared]

I'm finding out what I'm supposed to know as I go along. Not the best way to make employees welcome.

Been like that for a few years now in both MCs and DOs. You get the "ass covering" stuff like manual handling, fire safety, mail security etc but then it's "here's your work area, here's the work, get on with it"

Yes and you'll find that this lack of training and mentoring, poor pay for our responsibilities, bullying on the forum and at work, split days off and inability to see family for months on end for some staff ....all makes RM a bad place for new starters. If we knew in advance of our start date the things that go on we wouldn't join and it's the new joiners and young people that the company will need.

[Barnacle]

I'm finding out what I'm supposed to know as I go along. Not the best way to make employees welcome.

Been like that for a few years now in both MCs and DOs. You get the "ass covering" stuff like manual handling, fire safety, mail security etc but then it's "here's your work area, here's the work, get on with it"

Yes and you'll find that this lack of training and mentoring, poor pay for our responsibilities, bullying on the forum and at work, split days off and inability to see family for months on end for some staff ....all makes RM a bad place for new starters. If we knew in advance of our start date the things that go on we wouldn't join and it's the new joiners and young people that the company will need.

RM is a funny onion. It needs the new joiners and the yoof, and yet it does everything to drive them away! But actually, if you get past the first year you’ll be fine. It’s like an initiation process.

Is there someone you can ask about the whereabouts of your union rep? I think speaking to your rep will ease a lot of the nonsense you are coming up against.

[Newandscared]

RM is a funny onion. It needs the new joiners and the yoof, and yet it does everything to drive them away! But actually, if you get past the first year you’ll be fine. It’s like an initiation process.

Is there someone you can ask about the whereabouts of your union rep? I think speaking to your rep will ease a lot of the nonsense you are coming up against.
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I emailed them direct and they refuse to talk via email, which is actually the preference of this disabled person.....means I have evidence and something to go back to when I forget. But it's also why people refuse to engage ...because I have evidence if they cock up. Getting through the first year is probably a no go, I'm 2 months in and another 10 months of it feels like a bit much.

[hans solo]

The previous agreement wasnt fit for purpose
Neither is cwu executives