The CWU saves the day

Post by **POSTMAN** » 25 Mar 2020, 18:54

The CWU called for social distancing - and we’ve seen that implemented across the UK

The CWU called for extra PPE - and RM have bought 2 million pairs of gloves and 200,000 sanitizers

The CWU demanded an end to shared vans - RM have banned this

The CWU today called for an end to D2D during this period - RM have agreed that it will only be delivered if you have other mail for the address.

Our local reps and branches have done some amazing work in the last days.

BUT WE KNOW THE SITUATION ACROSS THE UK IS HIGHLY VARIED. THE ADVICE WE HAVE ISSUED AS A UNION COULD NOT BE ANY CLEARER. IF YOUR UNIT HAS NOT IMPLEMENTED THE ABOVE AND YOU DO NOT FEEL IT IS SAFE TO WORK THEN WE WILL SUPPORT YOU IF YOU DO NOT WORK ON THESE GROUNDS.

We know you want to be safe and that is our highest priority. Our next priority is to protect your jobs.

Things are hugely tense at the minute but this union is fighting your corner from our local reps to our national officers. Any anger must be directed at Royal Mail.

CWU have said this about some of you...

I mean one of the things that we have been getting a lot of criticism and some of it I think probably, well most of it probably,unfair is members have been tagging the union and the company together in its response to this crisis.

We have agreed with the company to send them a list of offices ( On Facebook ) where the 2 metre social distancing has not been implemented and they have agreed to act on this immediately

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:06

Wow, that really is the definition of hubris, that is a shocking statement.

Postie45 · Post by **Postie45** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:07

D2d should be ceased completely it's a f***ing joke

Post by **General Mannerheim** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:09

Get f****d

mtber · Post by **mtber** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:10

Have we got any clarity on lapsing Are we still required to do it ?

barrychuckle · Post by **barrychuckle** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:11

Spartacus wrote:Wow, that really is the definition of hubris, that is a shocking statement.

What is truly shocking is the huge volume of posties naming offices with no gloves, sanitizers, wipes and no social distancing.

Post by **fb1969** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:12

Our office has up to 7 D2D this week, the time spent throwing them off every day is what needs to be removed. Less time in the office is what is needed!

The number of offices currently mentioned on Facebook as NOT having all the above is well over 400 as I type this.

Clueless CWU so far out of touch with reality in the average office!

Woody Guthrie · Post by **Woody Guthrie** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:13

Spartacus wrote:Wow, that really is the definition of hubris, that is a shocking statement.

It's petulant and overly defensive. It's also trying to take credit for changes that were forced on the company by government.

There does seem to be an increase in paranoia in Wimbledon.

Postie45 · Post by **Postie45** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:14

mtber wrote:Have we got any clarity on lapsing Are we still required to do it ?

Start time, finish time... Anything you're asked to do in between is largely fair game.

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:15

barrychuckle wrote:
Spartacus wrote:Wow, that really is the definition of hubris, that is a shocking statement.
What is truly shocking is the huge volume of posties naming offices with no gloves, sanitizers, wipes and no social distancing.

Of course and how out of touch are the CWU leaders to think they've turned things round, they pay more heed to the weasel words of Royal Mail than they do their members.

Post by **nuklearpuppy** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:15

The CWU are a corrupt organisation .
Sick of hearing them bleating a lot of nonsense and not actually doing anything constructive to help the postmen.

ssdd · Post by **ssdd** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:18

ONE 500ml bottle of hand sanitiser received today to cover the entire office. Out on delivery? Fend for yourself!

Post by **General Mannerheim** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:19

Why the f**k are we still all paying subs for these set of business enablers who have zero concern for their own membership?
Putting a box of f***ing gloves out(that are too small) whilst Billy the moron coughs all over half a dozen colleagues who was self isolating but has come in early as the manager says it's only a cold is f***ing disgusting.

Chelseablue · Post by **Chelseablue** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:24

Posties are not scared of dogs anymore union , its there lives that are at risk now . Whether thats in the del office or out on street.

noggin1969 · Post by **noggin1969** » 25 Mar 2020, 19:30

Heard one D.O in the constituency of the Secretary of State for Housing , Communities and Local Government had to email him direct to get anything done within the D.O. In all fairness his office replied straight away wanting clarification on the situation.