Whats the chance of the strikes being canceled?

rmware · Post by **rmware** » 29 Sep 2007, 16:01

Hi, I'm planning to go on holiday for the strike weekend. So what do you reckon the chance is that the strikes are canceled? Just started so don't laugh. But am i right in assuming that we aren't getting paid for strike days?

Most i've spoken to think it'll take a weeks strike to, get any resolution.

Bloke7 · Post by **Bloke7** » 29 Sep 2007, 16:08

As far as the most current LTB says, they are getting back around to talks on Monday. We will see what comes of that.

felang13 · Post by **felang13** » 29 Sep 2007, 16:13

take the holiday bud ,put your feet up ,put the ipod on ,chill and switch off ...

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 29 Sep 2007, 16:19

rmware wrote:Hi, I'm planning to go on holiday for the strike weekend. So what do you reckon the chance is that the strikes are cancelled? Just started so don't laugh. But am i right in assuming that we aren't getting paid for strike days?

Most i've spoken to think it'll take a weeks strike to, get any resolution.

Technically even though we will be on strike you have to be ready to work as soon as you can. In practice if the strikes are cancelled at the last minute anyone who has not been informed and stays away from work will still be classed as on "Official Industrial Action". This means you will have your pay abated for the days you don't come in, but you should not be disciplined for it. How long the period of grace would last I am not sure, but as a rule of thumb I would estimate 1 shift only.

One of the ideas behind a picket line, apart from spotting strike breakers and making a point, is that if the dispute is settled to your and your unions satisfaction, you can return to work immediately, thereby minimising the cost of striking.

Another good reason to attend the picket line.

ROCKY · Post by **ROCKY** » 29 Sep 2007, 16:38

i must admit i have been thinking about going away for a long weekend myself with the new late finish it will be my last chance to have any form of a weekend so i think my moibile is due for its first bath

rmware · Post by **rmware** » 29 Sep 2007, 16:40

Thanks for the responses. I think I'll get flexible train tickets just incase.

dogfood · Post by **dogfood** » 29 Sep 2007, 23:38

If the union cancel the strike this time around without all strings removed and the pension sorted WE ARE FCUKT. Strike action must continue throughout all future talks. If RM say they won't talk whilst stikes continue tell em to f*ck off. They will have to talk eventually cos Gordon Brown wants an election whilst he's got a sniff of a chance of winning it. He won't tolerate a major dispute f*cking up his plans. Leaving :lfo :cfo no choice but to back down.

Post by **disheartened** » 29 Sep 2007, 23:48

rmware wrote:Hi, I'm planning to go on holiday for the strike weekend. So what do you reckon the chance is that the strikes are cancelled

No chance of that,methinks RM will see what the turn out for the strike is,they dont give a monkeys about the "service"the goal now is to try and break the union,then it'll be easy to steamroller over the workforce........we need to be strong and united......pass it on.

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Post by **disheartened** » 29 Sep 2007, 23:53

dogfood wrote:If the union cancel the strike this time around without all strings removed and the pension sorted WE ARE FCUKT. Strike action must continue throughout all future talks. If RM say they won't talk whilst stikes continue tell em to f*ck off. They will have to talk eventually cos Gordon Brown wants an election whilst he's got a sniff of a chance of winning it. He won't tolerate a major dispute f*cking up his plans. Leaving :lfo :cfo no choice but to back down.

Let me tell you now....Mr Brown will not get my effinng vote,no Labour minister will..............the labour party have sh1te on us from a great hieght.

dogfood · Post by **dogfood** » 29 Sep 2007, 23:57

I am with you on that Disheartened. F*ck knows who I would vote for, probably the Monster Raving Looney the only sensible Party in a world gone mad. You know it makes sense.

maximus · Post by **maximus** » 30 Sep 2007, 00:27

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Post by **POSTMAN** » 30 Sep 2007, 01:16

The PEC have voted unamiously that the strikes will only be called of if they have a deal that is ready to be put to the members.

So the way things have been going,bon voyage.

strangler · Post by **strangler** » 30 Sep 2007, 09:25

POSTMAN wrote:The PEC have voted unamiously that the strikes will only be called of if they have a deal that is ready to be put to the members.

So the way things have been going,bon voyage.

Great. That`s the way it shoulde be.

ROYALMAILCHAT

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