What is the point debating with someone who too ready to counter by stating that 'it does not happen in my neck of the wood' or just because some people say things on this site does not mean it is representative. This site is far more representative of posties and offices across the land than any survey or review will produce.
It is not even outright bullying that is the biggest problem, it is managers introducing small things outside the agreement, not understanding the agreement and riding roughshod over local reps and posties. It is the constant harassment, nigglings, confrontation, threats, bribery, divisive actions, rudeness, not paying OT, haranguing sick and absent staff, doing dodgy performance tests, trying penalising those that want to follow rules and use correct equipment - the list goes on... It is those things that grind posties down and occupy too much of the local reps time and attention.
BTW, I salute the local reps.
And I could not become one because I will be too radical for my office, I am too junior (will not get the respect), I am a part-timer (by the time I get to work after 8am - a lot of decisions has been made), we have too many part-timers/non members and my office is oldish, settled in their way and way too self-centred. I will most likely get stitched and get the sack within a few months even I get in unopposed...
