Carnage on strike day

[Caniel]

Could always send an A5 post card special delivery with an amusing (not abusive) message on the back for the picket line crossing postie/manager that goes out to deliver it

[Lincox]

I think Teebs is right. If we are to strike then we must take this seriously and professionally and not fall into the gutter tactics that our employer will no doubt try to destroy this action with. We have a just cause and need to engage with the public. 50% of this action is to fight for and maintain a service which has been around for centuries.

[arnold cheshire]

Might it be fun if everyone sent themselves a 9am special to arrive on 4th November. Imagine the carnage.

the strike could be on the 5th nov for deliveries

[arnold cheshire]

Might it be fun if everyone sent themselves a 9am special to arrive on 4th November. Imagine the carnage.

im going to lose enough im not spending six to 18 pounds on a letter

[Mike1]

Careful people. Some members are probably not what they purport to be, and you may be falling into a trap. Don't forget that people have been sacked for comments on here and facebook, and that you are responsible for what you post.

For the lurking managers please comment and join in, you will get flack thats in the nature of your job, but if you couldn't handle it then management is not for you. However, I firmly believe it is good to hear real views from the opposite side as the only way communication works is if both sides are honest and open. Snidey, childish and comments designed to get a reaction are not welcome,although, sadly, we get plenty of them already.

I'm P/T and not a lurking manager, but thanks for the welcome.

[2pints]

I do not agree with striking,guess i am a manager too? Crazy,paranoid people on this forum.My driving assessment is due on nov 4th and yes,i am still attending.With my driving in place i can do more overtime,which means more money for my family.Sue me.

[WHITEANT]

I do not agree with striking,guess i am a manager too? Crazy,paranoid people on this forum.My driving assessment is due on nov 4th and yes,i am still attending.With my driving in place i can do more overtime,which means more money for my family.Sue me.

Attention seeker me thinks ,enjoy your driving and overtime on the 4th Nov .

[Lincox]

2 Pints, you will need more than overtime to make up your wages if there is no deal forthcoming and the strikes fail. Hourly rates falling from £10 to £7. Over a week thats approx a decrease of £120 or another 17 hours a week you will need to work to stand still. Why not write to Moya now and say that you are against striking and ask her to cut your rate now so that you can get used to it before the rest of us.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Careful people. Some members are probably not what they purport to be, and you may be falling into a trap. Don't forget that people have been sacked for comments on here and facebook, and that you are responsible for what you post.

For the lurking managers please comment and join in, you will get flack thats in the nature of your job, but if you couldn't handle it then management is not for you. However, I firmly believe it is good to hear real views from the opposite side as the only way communication works is if both sides are honest and open. Snidey, childish and comments designed to get a reaction are not welcome,although, sadly, we get plenty of them already.

I'm P/T and not a lurking manager, but thanks for the welcome.

The post was not aimed at you it was aimed at everyone. Everyone on here should self censor themselves and not leave it to others, after all what you post is your responsibility and we already know what happened in previous strikes.

As you have posted you could hardly be called lurking. I don't care if anyone is PT. FT, Casual, CEO or Line Manager, they all have opinions and as long as they are honest about their views they are welcomed, at least by me. I get flack for Moderating and being a loony lefty, I don't give a flying fig - it comes with the territory. Getting flack for being a manager is also to be expected, but it won't be allowed to go OTT. Even posties get flack on here for complaining (gosh how dare they) and again its comes with the territory.

However, I have much more respect for those getting the flack, than I do for those giving it just because they can. Constructive criticism should be encouraged and engaged with, name calling and put downs based on someones political beliefs, or job title is the domain of fools and wastrels.

Anyway back on topic and Be Careful Out there everyone.

[k979aaa]

I do not agree with striking,guess i am a manager too? Crazy,paranoid people on this forum.My driving assessment is due on nov 4th and yes,i am still attending.With my driving in place i can do more overtime,which means more money for my family.Sue me.

Attention seeker me thinks ,enjoy your driving and overtime on the 4th Nov .

The firemen are out too maybe he will crash and burn?

[5plusbonusball]

Does rle get a message at 8am saying please deliver your 9am specials in the next hour?

[mlw]

Careful people. Some members are probably not what they purport to be, and you may be falling into a trap. Don't forget that people have been sacked for comments on here and facebook, and that you are responsible for what you post.

For the lurking managers please comment and join in, you will get flack thats in the nature of your job, but if you couldn't handle it then management is not for you. However, I firmly believe it is good to hear real views from the opposite side as the only way communication works is if both sides are honest and open. Snidey, childish and comments designed to get a reaction are not welcome,although, sadly, we get plenty of them already.

I'm P/T and not a lurking manager, but thanks for the welcome.

The post was not aimed at you it was aimed at everyone. Everyone on here should self censor themselves and not leave it to others, after all what you post is your responsibility and we already know what happened in previous strikes.

As you have posted you could hardly be called lurking. I don't care if anyone is PT. FT, Casual, CEO or Line Manager, they all have opinions and as long as they are honest about their views they are welcomed, at least by me. I get flack for Moderating and being a loony lefty, I don't give a flying fig - it comes with the territory. Getting flack for being a manager is also to be expected, but it won't be allowed to go OTT. Even posties get flack on here for complaining (gosh how dare they) and again its comes with the territory.

However, I have much more respect for those getting the flack, than I do for those giving it just because they can. Constructive criticism should be encouraged and engaged with, name calling and put downs based on someones political beliefs, or job title is the domain of fools and wastrels.

Anyway back on topic and Be Careful Out there everyone.

how can u get sacked for comments on here is it not anonymus?

[spiderj]

Never put identifying info ie specifics
Managers from your office could be lurking
Or colleagues
Never put in print anything which could be used against you


Oh and memberships not exclusive

Wonder if any journalists come on to bait folk

Back on topic though
Why give the business more cash when your on strike

Isn't that a catch 22
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[redman]

I am a manager I lurk but post occasionally. Frankly though I don't give a monkey's what anyone says, I have my own views and respect others as well. I think I do recognise a few posters but would not try to identify them officially.

As for the strike, not sure that it will do any good as I cannot see RM moving on most of the rejected offer. If another ballot comes to fruition i.e. boycott of DSA I can see a long bloody battle as the first person refusing to handle it will get suspended and then the rest will walk. RM are not going to pay anyone a full days pay for leaving the majority of the mail in.

A longer protected terms and conditions will not be worth the paper its written on, the minute we have an aggressive takeover they will scrap it. Managers are in the same boat, so far no offer but vague promises of three years protection. IMO to ensure we don't support strikes.

My personal opinion is you have a good offer and if you can get it cast in stone you should accept.

[Acca Dacca]

I am a manager I lurk but post occasionally. Frankly though I don't give a monkey's what anyone says, I have my own views and respect others as well. I think I do recognise a few posters but would not try to identify them officially.

As for the strike, not sure that it will do any good as I cannot see RM moving on most of the rejected offer. If another ballot comes to fruition i.e. boycott of DSA I can see a long bloody battle as the first person refusing to handle it will get suspended and then the rest will walk. RM are not going to pay anyone a full days pay for leaving the majority of the mail in.

A longer protected terms and conditions will not be worth the paper its written on, the minute we have an aggressive takeover they will scrap it. Managers are in the same boat, so far no offer but vague promises of three years protection. IMO to ensure we don't support strikes.

My personal opinion is you have a good offer and if you can get it cast in stone you should accept.

Any offer that takes away our right to industrial action if the need arise is never a good offer.