Srikes

[london sub]

This strike so far has hardly made the headlines in the news nnothing on Sky news, just a little bit on the BBC News website, I don't think we going to get any messages across by only some of us striking, what the point of us been in the union,I spoke to my union rep, and they said it doesn't really effect us, charming and also spoke about my mate Andy,who got sack,they wasn't even interested in putting up a leaflet,instead they said nothing we can, whatever happen to sticking together and if only some offices in London are striking and we are working as normal,what the point of this strike, I believe in everyone OUT OUT OUT,STRIKE STRIKE STRIKE than it make front line news we are all fighting for our future here not just London posties

Its not just london that are out on strike. It was up here in scotland that we kicked off the strikes, Alloa, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Grangemouth. I see your point, that the union needs to press ahead with a national strike. This will make it a stronger solid strike as a whole and will make royal mail think twice before any more cost cutting. So come on union we need your support nationally, and soon.

[westlondonpostie]

This strike so far has hardly made the headlines in the news nnothing on Sky news, just a little bit on the BBC News website, I don't think we going to get any messages across by only some of us striking, what the point of us been in the union,I spoke to my union rep, and they said it doesn't really effect us, charming and also spoke about my mate Andy,who got sack,they wasn't even interested in putting up a leaflet,instead they said nothing we can, whatever happen to sticking together and if only some offices in London are striking and we are working as normal,what the point of this strike, I believe in everyone OUT OUT OUT,STRIKE STRIKE STRIKE than it make front line news we are all fighting for our future here not just London posties

Its not just london that are out on strike. It was up here in scotland that we kicked off the strikes, Alloa, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Grangemouth. I see your point, that the union needs to press ahead with a national strike. This will make it a stronger solid strike as a whole and will make royal mail think twice before any more cost cutting. So come on union we need your support nationally, and soon.

Union Headquarters need to do more to publicise what Royal Mails changes will mean to the service the public gets, so far we've gone from doing 2 deliveries before 2pm to numerous offices being unable to complete 1 delivery in the allotted time and with more job cuts this service will get worse, it's about time the public and press knew what Croziers agenda really is!

[oscarmacca]

This has to be said loud and clear.
A strike breaker is a SCAB. Despite what the New Labour Luvvies might proclaim this is now a generic term which has been used by union activists for decades. If anyone crosses a picket line then vent your spleen when we return to normal working by ostracising that person as the SCAB he or she is.

Glad I got that out of my system!!

[kwf166]

This has to be said loud and clear.
A strike breaker is a SCAB. Despite what the New Labour Luvvies might proclaim this is now a generic term which has been used by union activists for decades. If anyone crosses a picket line then vent your spleen when we return to normal working by ostracising that person as the SCAB he or she is.

Glad I got that out of my system!!

Well said buddie

[DGP1]

This has to be said loud and clear.
A strike breaker is a SCAB. Despite what the New Labour Luvvies might proclaim this is now a generic term which has been used by union activists for decades. If anyone crosses a picket line then vent your spleen when we return to normal working by ostracising that person as the SCAB he or she is.

Glad I got that out of my system!!

but a note of caution, if people go out of their way to ignore or ostracize 'strike breakers' then RM will try to use the B&H procedure to try to get rid of them .

[andy2007]

I know that at a time like this, it might sound crazy. But please read my whole post, before dismissing my views as stupid.

I have believed for a long time, that being aggressive, or ignoring strike breakers (in the correct sense of the word). While feeling satisfying at the time. Will ultimately backfire on us. Why?

Because if they feel alienated, they're less likley to change their minds, and support us in the future. I've seen people grow a spine, and get a concience, after starting off as Strike Breakers. And they've gone on to join in future Strikes. I strongly believe that the best way to stop people crossing the Picket Lines, is to convince them that they're doing the wrong thing. And that they should stand with their Collegues, for the benefit of ALL. Not just us, not just them, but EVERYONE.

Yes, I know that they often don't listen. Particularly at the time. And there are some, who will never understand just how wrong it is to betray your Collegues, by undermining IA. But sometimes you can get successes. Surely, every individual we can convince, is a step in the right direction, isn't it?

[brothermagrew]

Brother DGP is quite right and the best policy whilst picketing is to pure and simply act within the law no more no less. Many will recall the actions and false accusations by Royal Mail placed against 2 of the Birmingham 3 whilst they were picketing peacefully on their picketline.

[Up Hill Down Hill]

Anyone got a list of what depots are on strike and why?

Had a woman ask me today if I was going on strike and it's the first I heard of the matter. 17 people losing jobs at Derby office I hear due to walk sequencing machines!

[POSTMAN]

Anyone got a list of what depots are on strike and why?

Had a woman ask me today if I was going on strike and it's the first I heard of the matter. 17 people losing jobs at Derby office I hear due to walk sequencing machines!

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