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Peeing on delivery

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
Mailman300
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Peeing on delivery

Post by Mailman300 »

Due to the news that a postie was unfairly sacked and has now won 40k(and so rightly so)
What are views on peeing on delivery.
DGH
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by DGH »

My view is that it's an issue that RM should address but consistently ignore.

People with vans have at least a reasonable chance of being within a few minutes of a toilet (in normal circumstances). But those on trolley jobs often have nowhere available.
ripio
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by ripio »

Mailman300 wrote: ↑
10 Jan 2021, 17:11
Due to the news that a postie was unfairly sacked and has now won 40k(and so rightly so)
What are views on peeing on delivery.
Source of this news?
fb1969
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by fb1969 »

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=99042

Another thing that RM (or the CWU) do not care about. Make your own arrangements has always been the attitude from managers. Now a lot of those arrangements have gone due to covid closures, there are often no facilities.
Royal Mail
failing the workforce, failing the public and deliberately failing mail on a daily basis for too many years.
2yearpostie
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by 2yearpostie »

Back of the van with an empty coke bottle seems most popular round my way, just wish theyd take the bottle out at the end of the shift.
yubin282
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by yubin282 »

Shouldn't we all be returning to the office around 11am to take our breaks?
Mailman300
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by Mailman300 »

ripio wrote: ↑
10 Jan 2021, 17:23
Mailman300 wrote: ↑
10 Jan 2021, 17:11
Due to the news that a postie was unfairly sacked and has now won 40k(and so rightly so)
What are views on peeing on delivery.
Source of this news?
Daily Mail. 7th jan
afcdibby
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by afcdibby »

yubin282 wrote: ↑
10 Jan 2021, 18:07
Shouldn't we all be returning to the office around 11am to take our breaks?
I couldn't hold on until 11.
twoloops
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by twoloops »

Using the mailbag as a shield & slightly opened passenger door & a quick look around, I’ve never had any problems, I’ve pee’d on the best of streets, no problem, when you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go :dance
rambo1
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by rambo1 »

yubin282 wrote: ↑
10 Jan 2021, 18:07
Shouldn't we all be returning to the office around 11am to take our breaks?
What, 45 mins after leaving? Lol.
yubin282
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by yubin282 »

rambo1 wrote: ↑
10 Jan 2021, 19:43
yubin282 wrote: ↑
10 Jan 2021, 18:07
Shouldn't we all be returning to the office around 11am to take our breaks?
What, 45 mins after leaving? Lol.
OK 11.30
robbertwhitton
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by robbertwhitton »

Been there,done that,always have,I have my secluded spots on my rural round if needed,sack me then !,yet another thing they put in place revwelfare breaks etc,not followed up as to if the actualy exist.are they updated and confirmed on the walk log as to if and where these proper stops and facilities are!!so do you ask your uninterested boss where you should go on your round and if they still exist?.
sorefeet17
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by sorefeet17 »

Virtually impossible to find a place not overlooked by windows or security cams, hard in Summer to balance being hydrated but not so much that you need to worry about finding somewhere to piss, just as hard in Winter when the cold hits your bladder.
I'm lucky on my route that I have options, but I still only just make it some days, other routes in the office would be very trying :oops:
sorefeet17
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by sorefeet17 »

Maybe we can get Tena pants as a uniform option?
Cluaran
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Re: Peeing on delivery

Post by Cluaran »

2yearpostie wrote: ↑
10 Jan 2021, 17:54
Back of the van with an empty coke bottle seems most popular round my way, just wish theyd take the bottle out at the end of the shift.
Driver Tizer!!