CWU claim victory in the Royal Mail dispute

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 22 Jan 2018, 13:32

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The Deputy General Secretary of the major postal workers union, the CWU, (Communications Worker’s Union) has said that an agreement with Royal Mailis imminent. It does look like that strikes will be avoided.

Negotiations after the autumn ballot and a High Court ruling meant that both parties were forced around the table and all signs show that the process has been successful.

“Philosophically we are in the right place. Once you get into the drafting, it is such a complex thing.” CWU deputy general secretary Terry Pullinger said. “We’re really trying to get it nailed down next week. The conversation did not change until we got a massive ‘yes’ vote and gave notice. And although they took us to court and forced into mediation… the conversation had to change.”

“There is no doubt about it, doing it that process, the proper negotiations started for the first time. The whole process of the ballot was to get a proper negotiation and get into the room – so the objective is done.“

A spokesperson for Royal Mail said: “Royal Mail and the CWU have continued to make progress in talks on pay, pensions and the other issues under discussion. These talks are ongoing as both parties seek to finalise an agreement.”

It is undoubtedly good news that Royal Mail strikes are off and workers are going to get a good deal on pensions and working conditions. Royal Mail shares have also seen an upside. But it is also a shame that it takes a stand off for a solution to be found. Hopefully future industrial relations will be more harmonious and cooperative.

daveyeff · Post by **daveyeff** » 22 Jan 2018, 15:07

still no mention of what THEY (RM) expect to get from this agreement?

redneck · Post by **redneck** » 22 Jan 2018, 15:55

This has dragged on far too long, and recent announcements have just repeated the same line. I just hope any deal we vote on is worth waiting for. We should have gone on strike.

Post by **bigal383** » 22 Jan 2018, 16:01

Agreed strike should of happened

fishtank · Post by **fishtank** » 22 Jan 2018, 16:20

bigal383 wrote:Agreed strike should of happened

When?

gary1975 · Post by **gary1975** » 22 Jan 2018, 16:34

redneck wrote:This has dragged on far too long, and recent announcements have just repeated the same line. I just hope any deal we vote on is worth waiting for. We should have gone on strike.

According to terry we're on the cusp of something special

rubberbond · Post by **rubberbond** » 22 Jan 2018, 16:42

gary1975 wrote:
redneck wrote:This has dragged on far too long, and recent announcements have just repeated the same line. I just hope any deal we vote on is worth waiting for. We should have gone on strike.
According to terry we're on the cusp of something special

Aren't we always?

LouBarlow · Post by **LouBarlow** » 22 Jan 2018, 19:03

Deal of the century incoming.

Post by **Judgee** » 22 Jan 2018, 19:10

LouBarlow wrote:Deal of the century incoming.

Oh hell not again. Didn't the last deal of the century give us D2ds to do for free amongst other things?

boardy · Post by **boardy** » 22 Jan 2018, 19:46

Just be thankful we've had a man like Terry Pullinger on our side .PO counters have been decimated so to get a 5% 2 year deal and extras,buy terry a beer !

Lapzio · Post by **Lapzio** » 22 Jan 2018, 21:28

daveyeff wrote:still no mention of what THEY (RM) expect to get from this agreement?

the devil is in the detail but massive week for the union

Terry is our leader

TheTrolleyMan · Post by **TheTrolleyMan** » 23 Jan 2018, 05:02

Nothing signed yet !

Strong bull · Post by **Strong bull** » 23 Jan 2018, 08:26

3 questions

1 Has bullying and harassment been addressed ?
2 Has unachievable workloads been addressed ?
3 Has part timers constantly doing full time hours but never getting an increase in contracted hours been addressed ?

These issues probably make most people unhappy in their job. Let's face it your walk was tested properly and adjusted accordingly people would not work for free, the bullying would then stop and there would be a lot more scope for f/t contracts. How much happier would the workforce be then.

Not sure the shareholders would be though.

Will never happen though

bobthepostie · Post by **bobthepostie** » 23 Jan 2018, 09:34

Strong bull wrote:3 questions

1 Has bullying and harassment been addressed ?
2 Has unachievable workloads been addressed ?
3 Has part timers constantly doing full time hours but never getting an increase in contracted hours been addressed ?

These issues probably make most people unhappy in their job. Let's face it your walk was tested properly and adjusted accordingly people would not work for free, the bullying would then stop and there would be a lot more scope for f/t contracts. How much happier would the workforce be then.

Not sure the shareholders would be though.

Will never happen though

Nail on head!!

Post by **Brandy** » 23 Jan 2018, 10:28

bobthepostie wrote:
Strong bull wrote:3 questions

1 Has bullying and harassment been addressed ?
2 Has unachievable workloads been addressed ?
3 Has part timers constantly doing full time hours but never getting an increase in contracted hours been addressed ?

These issues probably make most people unhappy in their job. Let's face it your walk was tested properly and adjusted accordingly people would not work for free, the bullying would then stop and there would be a lot more scope for f/t contracts. How much happier would the workforce be then.

Not sure the shareholders would be though.

Will never happen though
Nail on head!!

Exactly!