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Breaking point

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CABANA83
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Breaking point

Post by CABANA83 »

Spoke to 3 lads who together decided to go in today. All with young families and down to their last pennies. All have asked our union rep for help to be met with same "we're all in the same boat" answer. You can see the anguish they're are going through. Speaking to them it was very hard for me to feel any sort of anger towards them crossing the picket line.

Peoples savings are getting exhausted, mental health being kicked from pillar to post. You can talk about the future but for many its about the here and now.

So Royal Mail AND the CWU get this sorted, please.
koolishy67
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Re: Breaking point

Post by koolishy67 »

Get this sorted out put your ego on side (both parties)
antcpfc
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Re: Breaking point

Post by antcpfc »

Royal Mail want it sorted on their terms only. No problem with those who choose to go in but they should look for another job as they will not be able to live on what will be paid in the near future.
Slider tool. Lol.
Binsey
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Re: Breaking point

Post by Binsey »

Indeed 100%

Interestingly we got a Tracked 24 delivered today by a Yellow viz RM van driving agency/ new starter.
So he’s me on strike earning nothing where Our replacements are raking it in.

For the record my Mother received a T48 today as well.
Foxel
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Re: Breaking point

Post by Foxel »

Sadly this is exactly what RM wants, you on your knees ready to accept anything.
I'm turning purple!
CRIBMAD
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Re: Breaking point

Post by CRIBMAD »

CABANA83 wrote:
30 Nov 2022, 16:06
Spoke to 3 lads who together decided to go in today. All with young families and down to their last pennies. All have asked our union rep for help to be met with same "we're all in the same boat" answer. You can see the anguish they're are going through. Speaking to them it was very hard for me to feel any sort of anger towards them crossing the picket line.

Peoples savings are getting exhausted, mental health being kicked from pillar to post. You can talk about the future but for many its about the here and now.

So Royal Mail AND the CWU get this sorted, please.
Don't people realize this is what Thompson wants a collapse of our members? If you cant afford to strike go find another job, don't s**t on your workmates ! We are all struggling !
CRIBMAD
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Re: Breaking point

Post by CRIBMAD »

Foxel wrote:
30 Nov 2022, 16:22
Sadly this is exactly what RM wants, you on your knees ready to accept anything.
:Applause :Applause :Applause :Applause capitulation ! it sickens me
bigal383
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Re: Breaking point

Post by bigal383 »

I have 3 young children my mrs is at uni these lads at breaking point iam at breaking point but I can see futhur past my end of my nose
There’s other jobs out there and help out there they can get at the moment

I’d rather be skint die on my feet than work for these Royal Mail twats at the moment
k979aaa
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Re: Breaking point

Post by k979aaa »

Binsey wrote:
30 Nov 2022, 16:20
Indeed 100%

Interestingly we got a Tracked 24 delivered today by a Yellow viz RM van driving agency/ new starter.
So he’s me on strike earning nothing where Our replacements are raking it in.

For the record my Mother received a T48 today as well.
Where are the £1 million a day losses it is a factor that they choose agency staff in hire vans over your own employment and retention of your employment in the business!
CRIBMAD
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Re: Breaking point

Post by CRIBMAD »

bigal383 wrote:
30 Nov 2022, 16:24
I have 3 young children my mrs is at uni these lads at breaking point iam at breaking point but I can see futhur past my end of my nose
There’s other jobs out there and help out there they can get at the moment

I’d rather be skint die on my feet than work for these Royal Mail twats at the moment
well said ! :Applause :Applause :Applause :Applause :Applause :Applause
ebbzie
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Re: Breaking point

Post by ebbzie »

bigal383 wrote:
30 Nov 2022, 16:24
I have 3 young children my mrs is at uni these lads at breaking point iam at breaking point but I can see futhur past my end of my nose
There’s other jobs out there and help out there they can get at the moment

I’d rather be skint die on my feet than work for these Royal Mail twats at the moment
:Applause Solidarity Brother
Weetrogg2
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Re: Breaking point

Post by Weetrogg2 »

CABANA83 wrote:
30 Nov 2022, 16:06
Spoke to 3 lads who together decided to go in today. All with young families and down to their last pennies. All have asked our union rep for help to be met with same "we're all in the same boat" answer. You can see the anguish they're are going through. Speaking to them it was very hard for me to feel any sort of anger towards them crossing the picket line.

Peoples savings are getting exhausted, mental health being kicked from pillar to post. You can talk about the future but for many its about the here and now.

So Royal Mail AND the CWU get this sorted, please.
A strike breaker is a strike breaker!!🤬🤬 There is no excuse, never ever cross a picket line .

Me and my wife both work for RM and I agree the financial strain is tough and causing issues but there is no excuse for going in✊✊✊
Ali831
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Re: Breaking point

Post by Ali831 »

Yep, couple of the lads said they were going to cross the picket line this week including my van share. Says they are struggling but he and his wife both work full time and on constant trips up and down the country to festival's, music gigs, shows etc which doesn't come cheap. They don't have kids so basically crossing the picket line to fund their lifestyle. I won't treat him any differently deep down he's a lovely guy and has been on strike up until now. Think simon is hoping people will drift back
derekm
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Re: Breaking point

Post by derekm »

k979aaa wrote:
30 Nov 2022, 16:26
Binsey wrote:
30 Nov 2022, 16:20
Indeed 100%

Interestingly we got a Tracked 24 delivered today by a Yellow viz RM van driving agency/ new starter.
So he’s me on strike earning nothing where Our replacements are raking it in.

For the record my Mother received a T48 today as well.
Where are the £1 million a day losses it is a factor that they choose agency staff in hire vans over your own employment and retention of your employment in the business!
don't think Thompson cares about loses.this about breaking us now so they can do what they like.
supermandan2018
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Re: Breaking point

Post by supermandan2018 »

CRIBMAD wrote:
30 Nov 2022, 16:24
Foxel wrote:
30 Nov 2022, 16:22
Sadly this is exactly what RM wants, you on your knees ready to accept anything.
:Applause :Applause :Applause :Applause capitulation ! it sickens me
And comments like this sicken me when 3 young lads are at there wits ends and being told to basically let your family suffer and support a union that has little help or support available but want our support 100% ??? Irony?? They want your support but have no support for struggling members?

So these people that think it’s wrong would they see these lads kids suffer, starve, be homeless?? Bet the union won’t pay his rent/mortgage!!