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silver_fox
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Joined: 27 Jan 2013, 10:13
Gender: Male

Nothing has changed

Post by silver_fox »

After a vote for no strike action last year we were assured things would change with regards to bullying, workload, etc

Nothing has changed though, jobs are still too big, part timers jobs are not being thrown off, overtime claims are looked at with suspicion and those who claim/cut off become targets for line managers. Often this is being watched while you sort or throw off and any small mistake held against you. Anyone seen to be a problem is also 'observed' on delivery and warned for not carrying their 'dog peg'.

Same with breaks, anyone who dares stop for a break instead of going straight out the door is questioned,maybe in a joking sort of way but it's still a form of intimidation.

Absorption is expected every day, and they can't even be bothered to put it in loops, it's always a long dead walk down one side of a road. If you say you haven't got time you get "I need you to do it" or "there will be consequences".

I am getting pretty tired of the environment in the office and attitude of the management. Not sure how much longer I will put up with it. Anyone else feel the same?
arnold cheshire
Posts: 5309
Joined: 14 Oct 2010, 21:28
Gender: Male
Location: england

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Post by arnold cheshire »

silver_fox wrote:After a vote for no strike action last year we were assured things would change with regards to bullying, workload, etc

Nothing has changed though, jobs are still too big, part timers jobs are not being thrown off, overtime claims are looked at with suspicion and those who claim/cut off become targets for line managers. Often this is being watched while you sort or throw off and any small mistake held against you. Anyone seen to be a problem is also 'observed' on delivery and warned for not carrying their 'dog peg'.

Same with breaks, anyone who dares stop for a break instead of going straight out the door is questioned,maybe in a joking sort of way but it's still a form of intimidation.

Absorption is expected every day, and they can't even be bothered to put it in loops, it's always a long dead walk down one side of a road. If you say you haven't got time you get "I need you to do it" or "there will be consequences".

I am getting pretty tired of the environment in the office and attitude of the management. Not sure how much longer I will put up with it. Anyone else feel the same?
do you work in my office ?
worktotime
Posts: 2866
Joined: 14 May 2010, 20:47
Gender: Male

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Post by worktotime »

to right walks 6+ hours outdoor , been tested indoors no probs , wont come and test the outdoor side but still want you to lapse , told rep and he hasn't even got back . wheres big dave and his cronies to bleep a fair days for a fair days pay . b+h etc.
venger
Posts: 206
Joined: 09 Oct 2007, 13:38

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Post by venger »

Union pushed us off the bridge once again.
Postie45
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Joined: 21 Aug 2012, 23:05
Gender: Male

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Post by Postie45 »

face it, with no union, youd be working for minimum wage and zero hour contracts.
spiderj
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 969
Joined: 12 Apr 2013, 07:54
Gender: Male
Location: ctp

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Post by spiderj »

Yep same here
But its just a job
Ain't paid from the neck up
:nana
I won
arnold cheshire
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Joined: 14 Oct 2010, 21:28
Gender: Male
Location: england

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Post by arnold cheshire »

Postie45 wrote:face it, with no union, youd be working for minimum wage and zero hour contracts.
at least you would be able to take a day off when you want to on a zero hour contract like a 25 years not worth the bother :left:
Postie45
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Post by Postie45 »

bringon4dayweeks wrote:
Postie45 wrote:face it, with no union, youd be working for minimum wage and zero hour contracts.
at least you would be able to take a day off when you want to on a zero hour contract like a 25 years not worth the bother :left:
you could, but then could you afford to ?
arnold cheshire
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Post by arnold cheshire »

Postie45 wrote:
bringon4dayweeks wrote:
Postie45 wrote:face it, with no union, youd be working for minimum wage and zero hour contracts.
at least you would be able to take a day off when you want to on a zero hour contract like a 25 years not worth the bother :left:
you could, but then could you afford to ?
they can on benefits street theres more to life than RM :thumbup
chelseachris
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Joined: 26 Mar 2010, 14:28
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Post by chelseachris »

When you become a threat you become a target. :speak to the hand
hans solo
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Joined: 06 Feb 2011, 18:08
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Post by hans solo »

f**k i must be the bulls eye
arthur was right
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Joined: 24 Mar 2013, 19:01
Gender: Male

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Post by arthur was right »

All my posts on here are basically the same...but here goes again! Went into my DO today at my proper start time.. approx. 70% of frames had mail already in. yes they are coming in before their time. 15MIN TO 30 MINS.. D2DS GETTIN DONE IN their own time...not taking their breaks...running round walks..DONT BLAME MANAGERS..DONT EVEN BLAME OUR SPINLESS USELESS "UNION" .......BLAME YOUR CO WORKERS FOR COMPLETELY FUC...ING THE JOB UP! IVE FOUND OUT THAT YOUR BASICALLY ON YA OWN IN THIS JOB..
BUT AS USUAL I WILL WORK MY HOURS GO AT A STEADY PACE AND EITHER CUT OFF OR LEAVE A LOOP OR TWO REGARDLESS OF WHAT THEY THINK!!
The assassin
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Joined: 26 Jan 2014, 09:39
Gender: Male

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Post by The assassin »

What a load of rubbish
How about the truth
The long serving postmen /women this company
Throw walks in as slow as possible
Walk as slow as possible
And take the piss to be honest
Then the hard workers quicker honest reliable
Staff get grief for doing a good job
Postie45
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Joined: 21 Aug 2012, 23:05
Gender: Male

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Post by Postie45 »

The assassin wrote:What a load of rubbish
How about the truth
The long serving postmen /women this company
Throw walks in as slow as possible
Walk as slow as possible
And take the piss to be honest
Then the hard workers quicker honest reliable
Staff get grief for doing a good job
is this a poem ?
aiden01
MAIL CENTRES/PROCESSING
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Joined: 27 Feb 2013, 21:43
Gender: Male

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Post by aiden01 »

Postie45 wrote:
The assassin wrote:What a load of rubbish
How about the truth
The long serving postmen /women this company
Throw walks in as slow as possible
Walk as slow as possible
And take the piss to be honest
Then the hard workers quicker honest reliable
Staff get grief for doing a good job
is this a poem ?
if it is its piss poor :Very Happy