RE NEW CSS MACHINES

[whistling dixie]

we are in the process of getting new css machines ,as a result of this the 8 lsm operators on the nightshift and indeed all the lsm operators in the MC will be losing their duties.we are getting 8 css machines which will only operated on the nightshift.what i need to know is why we are having to apply for these new duties on line which incorporates some sort of test and selection process ,have we lost the right of seniority to sign for duties or is this just a management ruse to make sure they get who they want to be allocated these duties.thanks

[curlybap]

no one have an answer for this,or is this perhaps one of them strange local agreements we keep hearing about.

[POSTMAN]

There does not seem to be much info on this,but have a look at the link and the link in the thread...

http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... 42&t=27755" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Also...

Automation Deployment Guidelines

Acting Indoor Secretary Phil Browne presented a document to the PE dealing with the introduction of ILSM’s and Compact Sequencers into mail centres. This covers the rationale for choosing the locations for introducing the machinery, the safety issues in installing them, the success criteria to be achieved, the full involvement of the CWU at all levels and the maintenance of earnings opportunities. The guidelines lay down a minimum level of staffing, which will be one per CSS machine, working for around 2 hours on the machine followed by 2 hours on other associated work. The ILSM’s will have a minimum of 3 operators per machine plus separate porters and staff will rotate around the various roles. The final staffing levels will be subject to local agreement as some mail centres may need more depending on local circumstances. Selection will be as for specialist skills roles under the terms of the Way Forward and initially will be from those already Advanced TPM trained in seniority order. Full training will be given and all staff will receive the TPM allowance. The guide also contains a full description of the agreed TPM tasks for both machines.

[Spedley]

I witnessed the selection process and found it to be quite fair.
It is largely based on an objective points system - give the right answers and you get the job. If there are too many applicants that are acceptable then it goes on seniority but others may be trained to cover sick etc.

I think they want people who can and want to do the job rather than the usual postie who wants to be a manager.

[whistling dixie]

thanks for the replies folks i think they will be helpful.the problem we are having is that no one is telling us anything and not just management.

[curlybap]

shh! it's a secret.