Crossing the picket line..

Si67 · Post by **Si67** » 23 Sep 2007, 20:24

As in the D.O I work. Some workers are reconsidering whether or not they are goin to strike this time round (5th 6th 8th &9th October). As they will lose to much pay and feel they are not getting anywhere etc!! If you are one of those and not sure, Then think of this.. With such a longer period of stoppage RM might just send those who choose to work in DOs to larger MCs using coaches etc. to help out where the work is, rather than paying non strikers to do nothing in their own DO. I think this could be a reality if enough cross the picket line!! Could you really cross another picket line? Think how that would destroy morale at that particular MC. Is it really worth it??? Could you really do it?? Mmmmm.

L Tommo · Post by **L Tommo** » 23 Sep 2007, 21:48

CHUCK EM OUT OF THE UNION!!!

No more Mr and Mrs Nice FECKING GUYS... OUT OF UNION OR OUT ON STRIKE!!

OUT

Post by **moon71** » 23 Sep 2007, 21:56

Cross the picket line? Worst point to wear is you explain to the new fellas, "the union wont back you if u scab an youll regret it", then bang, a month or year down the line, a stage3, disciplinary, overpayment o wages, conduct or harassment or personal issue an you fookd an all alone, the management happy to save one more body, an the union AND YOUR MATES turn there back like you did. Sadly this is the world i live in, an i choose allways to support the union and strike. Im not alone when im with my friends an we support each other. And, as for the people i ask why they come into work on a strike day, the reply "im here for myself an nuthing else" i pity you. I pity you , be alone.
Anyone know how the union started? Well, ancient history goes as i believe, once a coachdriver posty had his hands cut of because of missing post involving banknotes that he believed was never posted, having no rights or trial or appeal or representation, off with the hands (wouldnt be surprised if the axeman would be the area manager of old). Anyone know that story or find a link?

Si67 · Post by **Si67** » 23 Sep 2007, 23:55

Yeah make no mistake im right there with you.. Im trying to warn any potential doubters they may be forced to cross another picket line as to their own.. By making a bad choice.. I think they may think again by pointing this out!! Like RM we have to be one step ahead.. And trust me these guys are!! :cfo

kopite74 · Post by **kopite74** » 24 Sep 2007, 13:09

no excuse for strike breakers off with their heads

jmlr1971 · Post by **jmlr1971** » 24 Sep 2007, 13:46

"but i cant affforrrrd it " is their cry!!! fkn w8nkers

loss of pension for 5 years 40 /50k loss of household payments Â£1000 plus per year flexible working etc etc

CHUCK THEM OUT THE UNION NOW ! ! ! ! ! !

i love mail sort · Post by **i love mail sort** » 24 Sep 2007, 13:47

our office people are best mates with the strike breakers, makes me want to go in next strike dates.........................yer right

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 24 Sep 2007, 14:11

I am currently reading "Post Office Workers - A trade Union and Social History" Chapter 3 page 4 has this.

It was only after 1800 that there were more than 1,000 people working for the Post Office. In 1792 the entire postal system of Manchester was conducted by an aged widow, together with her daughter and one letter carrier. Edinburgh boasted 3 letter carriers and there were establishments of four at Bristol, Bath and Birmingham. As late as 1834 only 600 letter carriers were needed to cover the whole of London"

Do you think that the terrible twosome have been getting their plans from this book or what.

cruisey · Post by **cruisey** » 24 Sep 2007, 14:16

RM's latest brainwave is to scrap the delivery network and replace them with a fleet of carrier pigeons :lfo :cfo

mylegshurt · Post by **mylegshurt** » 24 Sep 2007, 14:17

ive just answered a question on questions aND ANSWERS WEB SITE ASKED BY POSTMAN[A] SHOULD HE GO ON STRIKE HE NEEDS SOME ADVICE IF YOU SEARCH THE QUESTION SHOULD I GO ON STRIKE OR I WORK FOR ROYAL MAIL.AT THE TOP OF THE HOME PAGE PERHAPS YOU CAN ANSWER HIM TO STOP HIM WAVERING.JUST A THOUGHT.CHEARS AND STAY STRONG.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 24 Sep 2007, 14:21

mylegshurt wrote:ive just answered a question on questions aND ANSWERS WEB SITE ASKED BY POSTMAN[A] SHOULD HE GO ON STRIKE HE NEEDS SOME ADVICE IF YOU SEARCH THE QUESTION SHOULD I GO ON STRIKE OR I WORK FOR ROYAL MAIL.AT THE TOP OF THE HOME PAGE PERHAPS YOU CAN ANSWER HIM TO STOP HIM WAVERING.JUST A THOUGHT.CHEARS AND STAY STRONG.

Any links Legs cant find it on google.

max_gain · Post by **max_gain** » 24 Sep 2007, 15:35

Getting sick of hearing I cant afford it. No one can f*7k^%g afford it. No one really wants too. Its a case of having too. In my office I know where individuals are genuinely suffering with REAL hardship at present. Having to make major sacrifices in their lives just to get by and thats before you add loosing money because of industrial action. Real shite bad luck through no thought of their own. They will be there on the picket line. Every time I hear someone whine about it its like they are trying to justify to me and everyone why they are just a bunch of strike breakers. These are usually the ones that will cry the most when there is NO pension, they are jerked about day to day with jobs and hours etc.....

Turpin · Post by **Turpin** » 24 Sep 2007, 16:03

Absoulute Shi#t Houses
Noboby can afford it !

If They Stop Sodding Driving Around There Own Delivery Starting Early, etc they would get OT on Tap to complete deliveries and then be able to strike.

Guy in our place has a 100% Mortgage up above his head in debt, not once have heard him Cry
I CANNOT AFFORD IT!

THE QUSTION YOU SH#T HOUSES SHOULD BE ASKING IS
CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO ?

Si67 · Post by **Si67** » 24 Sep 2007, 22:31

Yeah spot on turpin.. We cant afford not to .. Thats why we need to sway the doubters the right way.. All out is the only way.. This is really crunch time!! WE MUST STAND TOGETHER.. Its the only way!!!

mylegshurt · Post by **mylegshurt** » 25 Sep 2007, 12:13

true blue terrier if you go to the [yahoo question and answers web site] at the top of page is a space where you can search for certain questions allredy asked. if you type[ should i go on strike] or[ royal mail] a list will come up. bit like on you tube[ anything connected type thing].chears.