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To Strike or Not to Strike

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.

Will you vote for strike action

Poll ended at 09 Aug 2013, 15:42

Yes
111
76%
No
21
14%
Convince me
15
10%
 
Total votes: 147

pinstripe
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To Strike or Not to Strike

Post by pinstripe »

Well, here we go again.....again.

With the news of another impending National Strike Ballot, what are your thoughts.
ronpetetrevchris
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Re: To Strike or Not to Strike

Post by ronpetetrevchris »

of course yes, unreservedly, Why? Because anyone with half a brain can see we need to!
Sidley
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Re: To Strike or Not to Strike

Post by Sidley »

Steeeeee-f***ing-riiike!
steven100
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Re: To Strike or Not to Strike

Post by steven100 »

Yep strike. But hopefully i'll have left the business by then. :Very Happy
wf
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Re: To Strike or Not to Strike

Post by wf »

Anyone that needs convinced
I would suggest reading the article about moya greenes pay and allowances
taxi4leighton
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Re: To Strike or Not to Strike

Post by taxi4leighton »

the real question is,"are you willing to give your union leaders the strongest leverage possible?,"
the more posties that vote to back the union,the better deal we will get
a low vote with uncertain support will play into the hands of management
you must back the union,even if you have doubts about the outcome
bobington
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Re: To Strike or Not to Strike

Post by bobington »

wf wrote:Anyone that needs convinced
I would suggest reading the article about moya greenes pay and allowances
what about, don't strike, and get the CWU to get the lowest paid wages directly linked to the highest paid? The down side of that idea is that the people high up in the union will have less power, influence and hence pay.

The plus side of that is, the girl at the top will always be trying to increase the wages of the workers.
It lessens the, us, them attitude, which is the last thing the union want, not convinced the top people in the Royal mail would want it.

thoughts people?