Royal Mail wants a strike ban now!

[Red Postie]

Massive yes vote smacks down Royal Mail
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Posted on October 9th, 2009

What a great result!

Turnout 67%

61,623 yes votes

19,207 against

…adds up to a massive majority of 76.24%. Royal Mail’s feeble appeals to the membership have fallen flat on their face. Workers have had enough of cuts and closures, management dictat and bullying, and are getting ready to fight it out for our future.

Mark Higson, Royal Mail’s managing director Mark Higson pleaded for the CWU to drop the strikes: “The union has repeatedly offered a strike-free moratorium. We call on the union to honour that commitment.” A bit late for that Mark, withdraw the cuts and negotiate or get ready to do some deliveries.

The 2007 ballot saw only a similar turnout and majority of 77.5%. Our effort then was magnificent, now the postal system is already creaking under a backlog bigger than 2007 thanks to the hundreds of offices already on strike, led by London.

Let’s not fritter it away, start lobbying the PEC and passing motions demanding immediate action, we’ve delayed long enough. With the backlog and a big vote, we’re all set up for a powerful national strike – now lets knock Royal Mail down!

[dvbuk55]

Yes and Yes and Yes again - let's hope the leadership aren't lulled into Royal Mail duplicity - no more talks, we strike until such time as there has been movement by RM to rescind their tactic of EA and bullying and harassment.

[prowler]

Yes and Yes and Yes again - let's hope the leadership aren't lulled into Royal Mail duplicity - no more talks, we strike until such time as there has been movement by RM to rescind their tactic of EA and bullying and harassment.

Surely the CWU will not repeat past mistakes ??

[NWpostie]

Never ever trust the word of Royal Mail, they will stab you in the back while stringing you along in order to stop you from striking.

Negotiate from a Position of strength only.

[goinpostal]

Yes nobody wants that, we can walk and talk at the same time. We have to make sure the PEC knows thats how everyone feels, the 2007 mess has been the biggest argument against striking in my office, we have to show members that this time we mean it and will control our leaders!

[steven100]

If the union don't strike, would you consider a all out unofficial strike.

[chunk]

If the union don't strike, would you consider a all out unofficial strike.

How Could you organize a national strike without the support of the union?
local offices would all have to talk to each other, a difficult task and it could lack co-ordination.
I do believe though that if the leadership are perceived as weak then local action could escalate/ snowball at a fantastic rate'
resulting in a widespread action.
such is the depth of feeling at the moment.