Bullying and harassment in delivery offices

[TrueBlueTerrier]

The CWU Page http://www.cwu.org/bullying-and-harassment.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; which has a reporting form on it if you a a CWU member.

The Businesses One https://www.myroyalmail.com/news/nation ... de/2013/07" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; as far as I can see no way of emailing in this system.

[mikesw15]

Thanks ;-)

[k979aaa]

Bloody hell it Is still going on in this day and age and with THE AGENDA FOR GROWTH AGREEMENT (2014) the agreement to stop all bullying and harassment and chaotic lapsing well I never! Did we vote for a pay rise to be arse raped by the management? The thing is this whole agreement was to stop this now the top of the union are agreeing things which in time will cause more harm than the good which we have paid good money for to avoid being put under more pressure I.e. summer lapsing and the sun agreement is their any more?

[dvbuk55]

Bloody hell it Is still going on in this day and age and with THE AGENDA FOR GROWTH AGREEMENT (2014) the agreement to stop all bullying and harassment and chaotic lapsing well I never! Did we vote for a pay rise to be arse raped by the management? The thing is this whole agreement was to stop this now the top of the union are agreeing things which in time will cause more harm than the good which we have paid good money for to avoid being put under more pressure I.e. summer lapsing and the sun agreement is their any more?

Well lets just say start ordering the ky in bulk

[maboo]

the bullying and intimidation at (masked by TBT) delivery office by the dom and his pet chihuahuas is laughable at best. they keep gnashing their teeth when you say "no". they are spiteful and childish if you cant handle your workload in your specified time and if you say you will only work your contracted hours they threaten to withdraw all future overtime or take you off your duty to collate thousands of leaflets for each frame for the following day. this management team all have small brains The dom is a control freak. I liken him to Nick Clegg. talks the talk but cant walk the walk. his latest intimidation method is to contact staff off with work related stress. he says its not a recognised condition, even with a doctors note and bullies the postie by saying he will cut off pay and even asks for you to pay back any days you have had off with the condition. the real problem is he lacks management skills and empathy - although he shows loads of that to his blonde assistant.
He cant cover jobs at the moment as people are off on holiday or on the sick. so he hassles crocked posties by citing "managers decision". and judging by his behaviour he sadly lacks this. cause if ATOS and the doc agree you are not fit to work - how on earth do you each his decision that they are. the filter from his brain to his mouth is twisted.
When is the Union going to say "enough is enough" and bring duty of care back into the delivery offices. When will each postie be given the opportunity the speak out and say how it is without fearing intimidation. Its time to put the fox amongst the hen house!!!

[TrueBlueTerrier]

his latest intimidation method is to contact staff off with work related stress. he says its not a recognised condition, even with a doctors note and bullies the postie by saying he will cut off pay and even asks for you to pay back any days you have had off with the condition. the real problem is he lacks management skills and empathy - although he shows loads of that to his blonde assistant.

The manager is unaware of Royal Mail Policies on stress - Go figure - perhaps he should read this document.

http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... =2&t=14319" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Royal Mail Policy on stress at work

Managers will
• Apply Royal Mail Group policies fairly
• Recognise signs of stress amongst colleagues and their teams, and take supportive action
• Tackle issues such as workload, job design, poor management practice, trauma and work relationships including bullying and harassment by others which may lead to stress
• Use the guidance and support systems to provide help to colleagues as needed
• Seek to ensure that resources skills and training are available to meet identified needs
• Work with Trade Unions and experts to develop best practice approaches
Individuals will
• Ensure that their actions attitudes and behaviour does not cause stress for their colleagues
• Follow good practice approaches whenever possible
• Seek advice or help if they feel themselves to be suffering from stress
• Discuss problems with their line manager at the earliest possible opportunity to see how they can be helped, guided and advised

Get your rep to contact the H&S Area Rep and/or escalate this up the chain, the more evidence you have the better obviously.

[clashcityrocker]

When is the Union going to say "enough is enough" and bring duty of care back into the delivery offices. When will each postie be given the opportunity the speak out and say how it is without fearing intimidation. Its time to put the fox amongst the hen house!!!

Didn't the union recently give every postie the opportunity to speak out about B&H in their office?

[General Mannerheim]

the bullying and intimidation at (POSTMAN EDIT) delivery office by the dom and his pet chihuahuas is laughable at best. they keep gnashing their teeth when you say "no". they are spiteful and childish if you cant handle your workload in your specified time and if you say you will only work your contracted hours they threaten to withdraw all future overtime or take you off your duty to collate thousands of leaflets for each frame for the following day. this management team all have small brains The dom is a control freak. I liken him to Nick Clegg. talks the talk but cant walk the walk. his latest intimidation method is to contact staff off with work related stress. he says its not a recognised condition, even with a doctors note and bullies the postie by saying he will cut off pay and even asks for you to pay back any days you have had off with the condition. the real problem is he lacks management skills and empathy - although he shows loads of that to his blonde assistant.
He cant cover jobs at the moment as people are off on holiday or on the sick. so he hassles crocked posties by citing "managers decision". and judging by his behaviour he sadly lacks this. cause if ATOS and the doc agree you are not fit to work - how on earth do you each his decision that they are. the filter from his brain to his mouth is twisted.
When is the Union going to say "enough is enough" and bring duty of care back into the delivery offices. When will each postie be given the opportunity the speak out and say how it is without fearing intimidation. Its time to put the fox amongst the hen house!!!

Your DOM is a dick,and not only is he a dick but he is an arrogant dickhead who thinks he's above the law,firstly he is not allowed to stop pay,it is in your contract to be paid,secondly he is not a medical expert and thirdly in not recognizing `work related stress` he is opening himself up to somebody doing him and Royal Mail for vicarious liability.
Sometimes I wonder just what the union is playing at in some offices.

[Budfrog]

the bullying and intimidation at ***** ********* delivery office by the dom and his pet chihuahuas is laughable at best.

I understand the problems that you are facing however naming the office where the problems are occurring is not a good idea for obvious reasons

[maboo]

thanks for all your advice. our ipsos results were disgusting. worse than last year. worse than any other office in the region and worse nationally. we are really at rock bottom with our morale. Yet our Emperor gets a slap on the back and his little henchman gets to present themselves at a national conference in London showing just how perfect they are. its a smokescreen!! they are playing diversion tactics with the whole of royal mail senior management team lapping up every word.
The DOM plays mind games with posties who are unaware of the correct procedures. if half of these posties knew how to lodge a grievance outside the office then management heads will start turning. i would like to see the following topic introduced in Work Time Learning: How to write and report a grievance/bullying and harassment. Maybe they can do a video with role play. I would love to see what famous person would star in that role? any suggestions? maybe basil fawlty beating up Manuel! they can show how manuel would go about lodging a grievance against Basil Fawlty. lol

[jack]

the bullying and intimidation at ***** ********* delivery office by the dom and his pet chihuahuas is laughable at best.

I understand the problems that you are facing however naming the office where the problems are occurring is not a good idea for obvious reasons

Seems to me that it's more or less happening everywhere so you could probably name every office..

[NWpostie]

The way to deal with managers bullying and intimidation is to have an industrial action, work to rule, an unified office is a strong office.

[Stremy]

Its the same at our place.
Prep time numbers that get show about that have apparently been agreed with the union but hardly anyone can achieve.
If you cant manage it you'll be on another duty or sacked for not working to standard.
Life is made very hard for anyone who complains.

[craig uk]

Its the same at our place.
Prep time numbers that get show about that have apparently been agreed with the union but hardly anyone can achieve.
If you cant manage it you'll be on another duty or sacked for not working to standard.
Life is made very hard for anyone who complains.

if u dont take all walk in our office you get treated even worse than you normally do.
bullying is rife on a daily basis,way to many part time staff and the full time staff dont get chance to prep fully so everyone is under pressure,arguing over booking overtime and just refusing to pay us.
union does nothing about it and its only getting worse by the day.
All managers care about is there bonus and thats it.

The way i have seen our DOM speak to people is unaceptable and nothing gets done even though union knows it happening

[TrueBlueTerrier]

You are the Union if the behaviour is unacceptable then don't accept it. Agitate, meet like minded people and organise, put in a grievance, contact branch, even tell the manager you find it unacceptable. You local unit may be ignoring it but as they say the squeakiest wheel gets the most attention.

I must admit telling a manager you find their behaviour unacceptable is scary, but the outcome was worth it.