Dear Colleague
Burslem
Following consultation with our lawyers and the members directly involved, we have concluded that there are no grounds for appeal against the Employment Tribunal decision. This is because successful Employment Tribunal appeals can only be based on points of law.
We have now reached a point where the members directly involved believe that it is time for all of us to move on. As a final demonstration of our support we have agreed, in conjunction with the Midlands Region, to put in place the following measures.
•The existing financial appeal which has been supported by Branches through a direct debit scheme should continue until the end of this year. CWU HQ will immediately provide the members concerned with an advanced lump sum as a final payment from the Branch supported scheme.
•The union will provide all available support to assist the members concerned in helping them adjust to the future. This will also include providing advice and support in seeking other employment opportunities.
•We will hold a meeting in Burslem to address the membership before Christmas.
•In forthcoming negotiations with Royal Mail the Union will be seeking to use the findings of the Employment Tribunal to improve the Bullying and Harassment Procedure. This will help ensure that what happened at Burslem can be avoided in the future.
We all know that the Burslem dispute will become a chapter in the history of the Union. Although we are all disappointed with the outcome of the tribunals, had it not been for the solidarity of the Burslem membership and support from the wider union, then seven of the original members suspended would not have returned to work.
Once again, we wish to place on record our total admiration for the way the Burslem members conducted themselves in the face of adversity. They are and will remain a credit to themselves and the union.
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Burslem:It's all over
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POSTMAN
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Burslem:It's all over
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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brothermagrew
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Re: Burslem:It's all over
49 mins to late brother POSTMAN see UNION ROOM LTB posting 
"Today’s workplace has become heartless and soulless. Employees are seen as units of labour, automatons, functionaries, objects for achieving designated tasks, and as costs to be minimised."
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DirtyHarry
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Re: Burslem:It's all over
Once again, nothing to celebrate.
Bit of a recurring theme where the CWU is concerned.
Bit of a recurring theme where the CWU is concerned.
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POSTMAN
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Re: Burslem:It's all over
Why am i not getting theses emails,i got this from facebook.brothermagrew wrote:49 mins to late brother POSTMAN see UNION ROOM LTB posting
And yes,just seen the post.
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.