Royal Mail may not deliver for four days over Christmas

[rambo1]

I am a man of integrity and haven't had a day off sick for over three years, however injustices like this sorely tempt me, grrrrrr.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Am I missing something or are we talking about kids not getting their xmas pressies for Xmas because we're not delivering on.... Boxing day? Huh, isn't that, like, the day AFTER Xmas day? Btw I'm long weekend off so does anybody know for definite if I'll get days in lieu back for boxing day and the Monday b/h?

Monday Yes - Saturday No

How come? So that week I'm a day off down on the rest who aren't sat off, doesn't seem right or fair to me at all.

I think the reason you don't get it back is because its not an official, or statutory day off, its just a day where no-service will be provided. If no service is being provided then there is no point to bringing the workers in,in fact it would be more expensive to do so, as the revenue made wouldn't cover the costs.

Is it unfair, probably, but then when the bosses try to "clawback" the hours you have a perfect defence, the others will probably have a fight on their hands.

[delfranklin1969]

For gods sake, shame on the telegraph and daily fail for even publishing this clap trap. Do they know how bloody hard we work over Christmas? And taking the stance that some poor little kid is going to miss out on his star wars toy is laughable to say the least. Its one extra day for crying out and as the RM spokesperson logically explained - post as early as you can! It's like they're making out we're the bad guys here. Good to see the labour MP has nothing better to do than spout utterly clap trap! Honestly, no wonder this country is in the state its in!!!

[masterblaster]

Am I tick or wot - We don't work Boxing day anyway!

[delfranklin1969]

Am I tick or wot - We don't work Boxing day anyway!

Its because Boxing Day is on a Saturday and with the usual Sunday off means there is a four day break of mail instead of the usual two because Monday is being classed as a bank holiday.

[El-Bandito]

Breaking News. Royal Mail workers are not working Christmas Day either! The Bastarts. Won't anyone listen?

[andypandy_750]

If Christmas day was on a Saturday would he expect us to be delivering then and telling my kids that sorry Christmas has been delayed 2 days

[bustedflush]

If Christmas day was on a Saturday would he expect us to be delivering then and telling my kids that sorry Christmas has been delayed 2 days

Yes.

[frank chambers]

earlier in my time with royal mail i remember talking to the most senior man who was at our office then ,
and he told me about the time they used to deliver on xmas day , he said the only plus was that a lot of his customers would insist on giving him a drink so he was very merry

[Acca Dacca]

Anyone know when this will be confirmed?

[ddtc]

Has this been confirmed as our office has been told we'd be working

[POSTMAN]

You wont be working,don't panic.