LTB 631/17 - CWU FOUR PILLARS OF SECURITY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN NO. 25

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LTB 631/17 - CWU FOUR PILLARS OF SECURITY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN NO. 25
No. 631/17

17th November 2017

Dear Colleague,

CWU FOUR PILLARS OF SECURITY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN NO. 25

Further to LTB 615/17, attached is Bulletin No. 25 concerning the Four Pillars of Security campaign.

The attached Bulletin has also been shared with Divisional, Regional and Area Representatives, as will all future Bulletins.

As previously advised, it is imperative that every Branch ensures that each Bulletin is forwarded to Unit/Local/Shift Representatives via email and if necessary by physical means without delay.

The co-operation and assistance of all Branches in this regard is greatly appreciated.

Any enquiries in relation to the content of this LTB should be addressed to the DGS(P) Department.

Yours sincerely

Terry Pullinger

Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

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BULLETIN #25 Friday 17th November 2017

TALKS CONTINUE

The mediation process has continued with meetings held every day this week.
What is clear is the Union’s massive ballot result and the strength of membership support
has influenced the talks and changed the dynamics of the discussions.

In the face of the CWU’s successful campaign, the Union’s negotiating team are now
talking to Royal Mail Group’s Senior Management who have the authority to reach
settlement.

The talks have been difficult and protracted. The next couple of weeks will be crucial to
determine whether a final Agreement can be reached if we are to secure our objective in
regards to our Four Pillars of Security and Pay to the point that we can genuinely build a
bridge between our current Agreement and the next few years.

As part of the mediation process, the external Mediator is now due to provide a final
summary report setting out:
 A summary of the final position of the parties.
 The external Mediator’s conclusions regarding any points of dispute.
 The Mediator’s recommended solution to the issues in dispute.

As the CWU has said from the outset of this process, no High Court Judge or third party
Mediator will resolve this dispute, ultimately it is a matter between the CWU and Royal
Mail Group. Further talks are expected next week and the Union will continue to
vigorously pursue our campaign to secure members’ employment, standard of living and
retirement security.

YOU PICKED THE RIGHT SIDE
THIS DISPUTE IS FAR FROM OVER, WE WILL CONTINUE CAMPAIGNING
KEEP VOICING YOUR SUPPORT AND WE WILL WIN.

[daveyeff]

so is this the 2 weeks ''extra time''?

[rogersh]

"the external Mediator is now due to provide a final summary report".

The report was "DUE" within the set time period. So I trust Monday we will be given an update as indicated.

[borgpicard]

So why isnt the union giving 2 weeks notice of industrial action now, just in case ?, it can always be retracted if and agreement is reached.

[k979aaa]

So why isnt the union giving 2 weeks notice of industrial action now, just in case ?, it can always be retracted if and agreement is reached.

Probably because if in talks you cannot be on strikes or even notify them it would not be to the conducive good of the talks better till they comeback with a solution but till then all bets are off other than industrial unrest over the long term!