Martin Collins

[BELIAL]

Daz who says the job will be filled with the state of union finances and futher jobs losses going forward. There has been a disire to change the Postal Department for some time and maybe Martin retiring will be the catalyst for this.

Martin is not after any Labour seat and you got it wrong about Billy and Dave. Yes Johnson jumped ship in 97 but that was only because he had lost the employee agenda debate with the union.

Did he get wind of the planned sell off of the remaining MC's ? When they are privatised the last thing the new owners will want is an organised workforce so I guess not having a top level representative would be a good first step

[Big Daz]

Any suggestions for how many underlings Dave Ward should have?

I wouldnt be surprised if we have one national RML officer rather than outdoor and indoor in future.

[Martin Walsh]

Any suggestions for how many underlings Dave Ward should have?

I wouldnt be surprised if we have one national RML officer rather than outdoor and indoor in future.

No I think that Terry Pullinger may pick up the mail centres as Bob has the majority of the workforce in letters now.

[Martin Walsh]

I think,and I may be wrong,that Martin was part of John Keggie's mob ...as stated...maybe wrong

No Martin was not part of John Keggies mob , he did however support the first way forward agreement as a PEC member and then voted against the second way forward ballot. He stood against Mike Hogan for the indoor assistant secretary .

There have been rumours of him going for a few months , but it came as a shock yesterday to most. Martin has always been an hard worker but the job is stressful and demanding and obviously he has made his decision now.

There was however a motion to postal conference from Merseyside which called for a no confidence in him for his role in the current mail centre closures in the North West.

[dvbuk55]

Well done on the retirement at least he doesn`t have to work another two years at least before he gets a pension.

And a half pay one as well!

Still every credit to him it must take a strong stomach to work with this gang of no marks.

[BELIAL]

And don't forget to "read between the lines"

[tojobevred]

I think,and I may be wrong,that Martin was part of John Keggie's mob ...as stated...maybe wrong

No Martin was not part of John Keggies mob , he did however support the first way forward agreement as a PEC member and then voted against the second way forward ballot. He stood against Mike Hogan for the indoor assistant secretary .

There have been rumours of him going for a few months , but it came as a shock yesterday to most. Martin has always been an hard worker but the job is stressful and demanding and obviously he has made his decision now.

There was however a motion to postal conference from Merseyside which called for a no confidence in him for his role in the current mail centre closures in the North West.

dingo tell the truth why there was a motion of no confidence by the mersey amal

[fishtank]

CATEGORY X: MOTIONS NOT ADMITTED TO THE AGENDA

143 CATEGORY X: This conference agrees that a vote of No Confidence be placed upon CWU National Officer and Indoor Secretary Martin Collins in respect of his lack of involvement in the Mail Centre Rationalisation Program.
The NEC is instructed accordingly.
Merseyside Amal

[Martin Walsh]

CATEGORY X: MOTIONS NOT ADMITTED TO THE AGENDA

143 CATEGORY X: This conference agrees that a vote of No Confidence be placed upon CWU National Officer and Indoor Secretary Martin Collins in respect of his lack of involvement in the Mail Centre Rationalisation Program.
The NEC is instructed accordingly.
Merseyside Amal

Fishtank that was to general conference , Merseyside also put a no confidence motion to postal conference which is admitted to the agenda.

Now in terms of the reasons behind the motion , I know that there were a lot of Branch"s who were less than happy with the lack of leadership and comms etc during the North West mail centre closures. Other then that i have no idea why only Merseyside have submitted a motion on their own.

[fishtank]

Fishtank that was to general conference , Merseyside also put a no confidence motion to postal conference which is admitted to the agenda.

Now in terms of the reasons behind the motion , I know that there were a lot of Branch"s who were less than happy with the lack of leadership and comms etc during the North West mail centre closures. Other then that i have no idea why only Merseyside have submitted a motion on their own.

39 CATEGORY A: “IN CAMERA”
This Conference agrees that a vote of no confidence be placed upon CWU National Officer Martin Collins in respect of his lack of leadership and reports to affected Branches currently engaged in the Mail Centre Rationalisation program.
Merseyside Amal

[drb]

Martin's OWN mailcentre closed didn't it? (Information might be wrong though).

[Jimi]

You dont think it was somthing to do with the motion to this years conference from Merseyside Amal

39 CATEGORY A: “IN CAMERA”
This Conference agrees that a vote of no confidence be placed upon CWU
National Officer Martin Collins in respect of his lack of leadership and reports to
affected Branches currently engaged in the Mail Centre Rationalisation program.
Merseyside Amal

[fishtank]

LTB403/10 Postal Department Review
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No. 403/10
Ref: 10004c
Date:10th May 2010

TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS

Dear Colleague,

RE: POSTAL DEPARTMENT REVIEW

The purpose of this LTB is to advise branches that the Postal Executive have agreed to undertake a strategic review of the workings of the Postal Department, including the roles and responsibilities of National Officers.

The review is part of existing conference policy and a full terms of reference will be placed before the Postal Executive immediately following annual conference.

The review will be wide ranging and also establish the Postal Department's strategic priorities as we face up to the challenges that lie ahead.

Pending the outcome of the review, the Postal Executive have agreed not to fill the vacant Indoor Assistant Secretary post arising from the retirement of Martin Collins, at this time. In the meantime, the Indoor Assistant Secretary role will be covered by the nominated substitute, Phil Browne.
Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be directed to the DGS (P) Department.

Yours sincerely

Dave Ward
Deputy General Secretary (P)