Mass walk out

Post by **Warriorpostie** » 05 Oct 2018, 18:15

Anyone know the minimum number required for a mass walk out? In a DO with 60ish staff....

k979aaa · Post by **k979aaa** » 05 Oct 2018, 18:24

Warriorpostie wrote:Anyone know the minimum number required for a mass walk out? In a DO with 60ish staff....

60 Would be good.

daveyeff · Post by **daveyeff** » 05 Oct 2018, 18:25

k979aaa wrote:
Warriorpostie wrote:Anyone know the minimum number required for a mass walk out? In a DO with 60ish staff....
60 Would be good.

Decky Boy · Post by **Decky Boy** » 05 Oct 2018, 18:53

There isn't a specific number but rather "mass" in this instance refers to " a large number " of people. If 25 or more "walked" I think you could argue the case "that it was a mass walkout" ? ? ?

Any withdrawal of labour is a serious business ? Whether it is "on mass" or not doesn't really matter ? ? ? The message to the employer is always the same ie . . . We are seriously seriously pi***d off about something ! ! !

Unofficial strike action is a bold move to take as it could lead to instant dismissal.

rubberbond · Post by **rubberbond** » 05 Oct 2018, 19:22

Unofficial strike action is a bold move to take as it could lead to instant dismissal.

Are they going to conduct a mass sacking then?

stoneybroke · Post by **stoneybroke** » 05 Oct 2018, 19:41

* "en masse"

Post by **Warriorpostie** » 05 Oct 2018, 19:46

The problem is getting everyone who is hacked off to stick together. & it is a serious serious matter that needs to be addressed. I just wondered if there had to be a percentage of the DO so dismissal wasn’t a option for them.

Post by **hothothot** » 05 Oct 2018, 20:42

Very difficult to get everyone to walk out , I tried to get everyone in my old office to , in the end I gave up , selfish comes to mind.

Mobey · Post by **Mobey** » 05 Oct 2018, 21:05

I guess trying to arrange a mass walkout is like trying to get evidence for a B&H grievance. People will say to your face "that what's happened is bang out of order, should never happened." "I'll gladly put something down for you, we need to get rid of them!"

You submit your B&H grievance in and no person backs you up, the ones who said they would then back down and have second thoughts.

I submitted a grievance in a different job for B&H and this happened to me! As a result the grievance wasn't upheld. *insert swear word here*

But with arranging a massive walkout is like this, people will want to do it but when it comes to it they'll be like no, we don't want to! We've got mail to deliver, got to be like penguins!

But penguins follow each other but this is what you need to do to the ones not supporting you.

Edit: didn't realise picture would be too small.

rehabron · Post by **rehabron** » 06 Oct 2018, 11:16

Warriorpostie wrote:Anyone know the minimum number required for a mass walk out? In a DO with 60ish staff....

There isn't a hard and fast rule on this but you should have a reasonable idea before attempting this mass walkout what the general feeling is within the office and how many will give you backing.
Don't know if you are the office union rep or the specific reasom you are taking this action but I would tread very carefully as you might find that the numbers you thought you had might dwindle when push comes to shove and you are left with a disciplinary for inciting a strike.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 06 Oct 2018, 12:39

rubberbond wrote:
Unofficial strike action is a bold move to take as it could lead to instant dismissal.
Are they going to conduct a mass sacking then?

Probably not - but that doesn't weaken the need to warn people of the possible consequences.

k979aaa · Post by **k979aaa** » 06 Oct 2018, 17:46

Warriorpostie wrote:The problem is getting everyone who is hacked off to stick together. & it is a serious serious matter that needs to be addressed. I just wondered if there had to be a percentage of the DO so dismissal wasn’t a option for them.

It is not a case of walking out that will bring this company to it's knees but to do the job to it's specification and not cut corners and no one could be sacked for that could they, But you need to convince them of that and that it will be of benefit for all of them or the vast majority!

Mobey · Post by **Mobey** » 06 Oct 2018, 20:03

If all the part timers worked to their time and DIDN'T go over their hours for overtime! Then yes, there would be problems.

After all overtime is voluntary but people do it because of bills etc and goodwill.