POLICE BRACED FOR VIOLENCE AS MAIL CHIEFS HIRE 30,000

[TrueBlueTerrier]

POLICE BRACED FOR VIOLENCE AS MAIL CHIEFS HIRE 30,000 'STRIKE-BREAKERS'

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BRITAIN’S top policemen have told forces across the country to be ready for widespread violence sparked by this week’s postal strikes.

Guidance issued by the Association of Chief Police Officers warns that the dispute could prompt scenes not witnessed since the miners’ strike and the Wapping dispute of the Eighties.

Each police force has been told to plan for large-scale riots.

A spokesman said: “It is important that we keep the public safe as well as always preserving the right to protest.”

The warning came as it emerged that Royal Mail is ready to recruit 30,000 temporary staff to break the strike.

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said it was essential that the postal system be kept going. But yesterday both sides appeared to toughen their stance. Unions and management will meet today but there is little sign of strikes planned for Thursday and Friday being called off.

Lord Mandelson defended hiring the replacement staff, saying he was “beyond anger” with the union for obstructing change and modernisation.

He said: “This is a matter of life and death for the future of the Royal Mail.

“This national strike will drive away yet further customers and further business, possibly never to return.”

But Billy Hayes, leader of the Communication Workers’ Union, said of the stand-ins: “It’s a stupid move, more than anything else. It’s something that’s not going to help resolve the dispute. It’s going to inflame things.”

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg backed Royal Mail’s move and accused union leaders of “putting the whole of the country to hostage”.

Royal Mail makes a profit but faces a £10billion hole in its pension fund and wants to make redundancies. If it is to get new investment, ministers say, ­savings will have to be found.

GMB union leader Paul Kenny said: “There are strict laws that forbid employers and employment agencies using agency staff to break a lawful dispute. It is the job of Lord Mandelson’s department to enforce those laws.”

On Thursday, CWU workers at distribution centres will strike. On Friday, postmen and postwomen will strike.

Royal Mail is suspending its guarantee under which customers pay extra for delivery before 1pm the next day.

Chief executive Adam Crozier said: “We are continuing to urge the union to halt its appalling and unjustified attack on customers. At the same time, we are absolutely determined to do everything we can to minimise delays to customers’ mail.

“Every year, Royal Mail recruits thousands of additional, fully vetted, temporary staff as part of the operation that successfully delivers the Christmas mail. This year we’ll have twice as many people on board, and we’ll have them in place much earlier in the autumn.”

[viking1488]

bring it on let the war begin im ready to defend my job :cfo :mfo just look what the royal mail are doing even the police are getting ready to do battle with us are we all ready lads :mfo

[norbert]

bring it on let the war begin im ready to defend my job :cfo :mfo

hysterical melodramatic nonsense from Dirty Desmond's Poxy Tory Rag - what are they going to do ? - charge with horses , batons & shields ? - I think someone has watched too much telly or daft films ?

[shelanda]

bring it on let the war begin im ready to defend my job :cfo :mfo

hysterical melodramatic nonsense from Dirty Desmond's Poxy Tory Rag - what are they going to do ? - charge with horses , batons & shields ? - I think someone has watched too much telly or daft films ?

They incite with the hope to get stories.

[royalwud]

O yes , NOTTINGHAM STAND SOLID :mfo

[viking1488]

bring it on let the war begin im ready to defend my job :cfo :mfo

hysterical melodramatic nonsense from Dirty Desmond's Poxy Tory Rag - what are they going to do ? - charge with horses , batons & shields ? - I think someone has watched too much telly or daft films ?

They incite with the hope to get stories.

i think some think whats is going on is something that if you put your head in the sand this will go away this is going nowhere charge with horses , batons & shields could be closer than you think :mfo This is a matter of life and death for the future of the Royal Mail which means your job to :cfo royal mail have lit the fuse its only a matter of time till it goes bang!!!!!!!!!!!!Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg backed Royal Mail’s move and accused union leaders of “putting the whole of the country to hostage”.thats a laugh the royal mail are making us there hostage with there bull s**t bullying let nick clegg be a postman for a day politicians go around with there heads in the clouds no wonder this country is in such a state!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[martin]

It is all propaganda to get the ones who are not sure whether to strike or not. :cfo :mfo

[jlu]

how long will it take them to interview 30000 new staff& thats if any are suitable for job+ checks on them etc!!

[viking1488]

how long will it take them to interview 30000 new staff& thats if any are suitable for job+ checks on them etc!!

dont you think the royal mail have this all in place these temps are ready to roll like yesterday :cfo if you ask me the royal mail have had this in the pipeline for a long time you just cant trust them

[brothermagrew]

If that's the case then the old bill can baton me, bludgeon me, and cart me away handcuffed for standing up for my democratic right to protest peacefully and within the laws of this land on a picketline standing square shouldered with my trade union brothers amd sisters.

[IWW Fellow Worker]

Knowing the reputation of the British police force, they'll most likely kick the crap out of some railwaymen in one of those cases of mistaken identity. They'll plant some evidence on some bus drivers to boost the figures and give the local Salvation Army officer an ASBO. Meanwhile, a mugged pensioner will get a crime number and the promise to send someone around later because "we're very busy just now!".

[viking1488]

If that's the case then the old bill can baton me, bludgeon me, and cart me away handcuffed for standing up for my democratic right to protest peacefully and within the laws of this land on a picketline standing square shouldered with my trade union brothers amd sisters.

to right there me pal stand firm stand strong take care out there

[fishtank]

Knowing the reputation of the British police force, they'll most likely kick the crap out of some railwaymen in one of those cases of mistaken identity. They'll plant some evidence on some bus drivers to boost the figures and give the local Salvation Army officer an ASBO. Meanwhile, a mugged pensioner will get a crime number and the promise to send someone around later because "we're very busy just now!".

You give them too much credit They will be far too busy filling in O/T dockets to give a pensioner a crime number

[Destroyer]

I believe they are having a bit of a party down at the E London MC picket this week to celebrate Diwali, a good idea to raise the spirits on the picket BBQ etc... everyone welcome, bring some food for the bbq & some drinks

[IWW Fellow Worker]

I believe they are having a bit of a party down at the E London MC picket this week to celebrate Diwali, a good idea to raise the spirits on the picket BBQ etc... everyone welcome, bring some food for the bbq & some drinks

Top idea! It will also keep the bastard fascists away too!