LTB 397/24 – REBUILDING ROYAL MAIL – AGREEMENT REACHED WITH EP GROUP

[POSTMAN]

https://www.cwu.org/ltb/ltb-397-24-rebu ... -ep-group/

LTB 397/24 – REBUILDING ROYAL MAIL – AGREEMENT REACHED WITH EP GROUP
No: 397/24

18th December 2024

TO: ALL POSTAL BRANCHES

Dear Colleague



REBUILDING ROYAL MAIL – AGREEMENT REACHED WITH EP GROUP

Further to today’s online branch briefing, please find attached a full copy of the CWU and EP Group Agreement, which has been unanimously endorsed by the Postal Executive.

Please also find attached a member’s communication which must be distributed in all workplaces as soon as possible.

You will see the agreement goes well beyond achieving the requirements set in our conference policy that gave us the mandate for engaging with EP Group.

There is no doubt this is a ground-breaking agreement that has been delivered in unprecedented and extremely difficult circumstances, clearly demonstrating the strength and influence of the CWU both industrially and politically.

The CWU will continue to recognise there are legitimate concerns amongst our members about RMG being taken over by a foreign equity investor. This is why it is crucial that in the coming weeks, both before and after Christmas, we collectively re-engage with our members in the workplace and explain how the agreement addresses those concerns.

In reaching this agreement, we can also be confident that our members know from their own experience that there is no future with the current RMG Board.

We must also highlight the fact that the new Governance and Business model, which will be anchored in the company’s articles of association, changes the very nature of how a private company operates.

Furthermore, the deed of undertakings agreed between the Government and EP Group, means that for the first time since privatisation, the UK Government will have an ongoing involvement in the future of Royal Mail.

Next steps

Please ensure our local reps receive a full copy of the agreement.

We will hold a briefing for local reps either before Christmas, or most likely in the New Year.

At a point in the New Year, we will write to our members home addresses with a more informed communication also covering our approach to USO Reform, pay and growth.

All Branches and Representatives will need to make clear plans to re-engage in the workplace.

All Branches and Representatives will need to redouble our efforts to recruit new entrants.

In conclusion, we must never lose sight of the reality that whoever owns the Royal Mail Group, the only way our members and the company can really prosper, is if we adapt and grow the business in a permanently changed world of communications and a constantly evolving post and logistic sector.

Finally, the agreement provides the opportunity for a fresh start and it’s time for the Union and our members to move forward. It’s for EP Group to earn the trust of employees and the country and for CWU to play a full part in rebuilding Royal Mail.



Yours sincerely,


Dave Ward

General Secretary

Martin Walsh

Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

[tramssirhc]

File under Hans Christian Anderson.

[tramssirhc]

And what's with locking the topic about the related CWU live. You trying to stop the rank and file having their say? My favourite bit was where that unelected drain on the union's funds demanded we stop moaning about getting punched in the face repeatedly and got behind the union that's done nothing for us since the last strike ended.

[Grads75]

How much predicted pay rise 2025 need at least 5%

[BELIAL]

And what's with locking the topic about the related CWU live. You trying to stop the rank and file having their say? My favourite bit was where that unelected drain on the union's funds demanded we stop moaning about getting punched in the face repeatedly and got behind the union that's done nothing for us since the last strike ended.

See what you mean.
Shut up or ship out. There is no plan b

[Sean06]

And what's with locking the topic about the related CWU live. You trying to stop the rank and file having their say? My favourite bit was where that unelected drain on the union's funds demanded we stop moaning about getting punched in the face repeatedly and got behind the union that's done nothing for us since the last strike ended.

See what you mean.
Shut up or ship out. There is no plan b

Locked by postman who owns the site. Why would he ask you to shut up or ship out.

[Sean06]

How much predicted pay rise 2025 need at least 5%

Be surprised if its above 2% unless inflation rockets.

[abuch1980]

https://www.cwu.org/ltb/ltb-397-24-rebu ... -ep-group/

LTB 397/24 – REBUILDING ROYAL MAIL – AGREEMENT REACHED WITH EP GROUP
No: 397/24

18th December 2024

TO: ALL POSTAL BRANCHES

Dear Colleague



REBUILDING ROYAL MAIL – AGREEMENT REACHED WITH EP GROUP

Further to today’s online branch briefing, please find attached a full copy of the CWU and EP Group Agreement, which has been unanimously endorsed by the Postal Executive.

Please also find attached a member’s communication which must be distributed in all workplaces as soon as possible.

You will see the agreement goes well beyond achieving the requirements set in our conference policy that gave us the mandate for engaging with EP Group.

There is no doubt this is a ground-breaking agreement that has been delivered in unprecedented and extremely difficult circumstances, clearly demonstrating the strength and influence of the CWU both industrially and politically.

The CWU will continue to recognise there are legitimate concerns amongst our members about RMG being taken over by a foreign equity investor. This is why it is crucial that in the coming weeks, both before and after Christmas, we collectively re-engage with our members in the workplace and explain how the agreement addresses those concerns.

In reaching this agreement, we can also be confident that our members know from their own experience that there is no future with the current RMG Board.

We must also highlight the fact that the new Governance and Business model, which will be anchored in the company’s articles of association, changes the very nature of how a private company operates.

Furthermore, the deed of undertakings agreed between the Government and EP Group, means that for the first time since privatisation, the UK Government will have an ongoing involvement in the future of Royal Mail.

Next steps

Please ensure our local reps receive a full copy of the agreement.

We will hold a briefing for local reps either before Christmas, or most likely in the New Year.

At a point in the New Year, we will write to our members home addresses with a more informed communication also covering our approach to USO Reform, pay and growth.

All Branches and Representatives will need to make clear plans to re-engage in the workplace.

All Branches and Representatives will need to redouble our efforts to recruit new entrants.

In conclusion, we must never lose sight of the reality that whoever owns the Royal Mail Group, the only way our members and the company can really prosper, is if we adapt and grow the business in a permanently changed world of communications and a constantly evolving post and logistic sector.

Finally, the agreement provides the opportunity for a fresh start and it’s time for the Union and our members to move forward. It’s for EP Group to earn the trust of employees and the country and for CWU to play a full part in rebuilding Royal Mail.




Yours sincerely,


Dave Ward

General Secretary

Martin Walsh

Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

"Rebuilding Royal Mail" I hadn't noticed , is it crumbling down or something? Are good staff leaving I'm their droves ?

[NWpostie]

In some areas staff are leaving as soon they entered the offices some only last a month as the wages is not much more than minimum wage and the workload is hard, 2% is not going to get them flocking to delivery offices

[Londonsburning]

In some areas staff are leaving as soon they entered the offices some only last a month as the wages is not much more than minimum wage and the workload is hard, 2% is not going to get them flocking to delivery offices

Probably be offering 'indoor staff' at the MCs delivery duties because let's face it, working the machines takes about 30 minutes training tbh lol and the non collections/distribution staff have plenty "walking" experience already