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dvbuk55
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Re: ballot result

Post by dvbuk55 »

POSTMAN wrote:From a DIV rep on Facebook...
For the record due to a serious domestic issues there were no national talks last week so there is no settlement. We will get a big yes vote Wednesday and a better deal either before or after a strike !

There are still fundamental differences !
Is that a series of domestic issues or a serious domestic issue? I'm not sure I understand that, if it was an individuals domestic issue :shock: why would it stop talks, surely there's a team of negotiators and if it was a domestic issue within the union what's going on?
Martin Walsh
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Re: ballot result

Post by Martin Walsh »

The following is revealed caused it is important that people stop spreading untruths.

Some of you may know that sadly Dave wards wife has suffered from that terrible disease called cancer over the last few years and it was hoped she had beat it. Sadly it would seem it has come back and she was in hospital last week hence no talks.

Dvbuk yes there is a negotiating team but as you would know from the amount of stick Dave gets on here and Facebook the buck stops with him. Talks will resume next week but the real moves will be made following our yes vote.

Hopefully the information I have revealed will not be used as some warped discussion but will be taken as what it is intended to keep you updated.

Reps who are spreading wrongful information are clearly looking for a way out. This dispute is the most important ever and won't be resolved in my opinion without a strike.
Cut Off King
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Re: ballot result

Post by Cut Off King »

Lets hope she gets better soon
pants123

Re: ballot result

Post by pants123 »

it saddens me that Dave Ward wife has cancer, i know it's an horrible thing... i hope she makes a massive speedy recovery...
cloherty1976
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Re: ballot result

Post by cloherty1976 »

meweavy wrote:
adamanti wrote:Always negative. Maybe our Ts and Cs will improve,,,,,,,,,,,,, RM made 400 million+ profits in the last year and if this was to improve to say 500 million+ i'm sure the company would reward it's workforce and not just the executives!!!! :left:
Royal mail chiefs said they made £400 million profit just before they announced privatisation.
Convenient, would the profit be so high if it wasn't being privatised?
If the company gave us an extra £600 a year people would only moan on here. That in real terms is what £100 million is worth before tax. Personally I would say thank you.. Family is your main priority Dave hope your wife makes a full recovery.
music4essex
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Re: ballot result

Post by music4essex »

Thanks for the info Dingo,

Best wishes for Dave Wards wife for a full recovery ,

Lets hope for a significant Yes Vote , though the morons in my office have been chanting the union dont do anything for us,
why should I go out on strike, and the others chatting about the shares they bought .

Glad I have a week off :nana :nana

Essex mum :cuppa
dvbuk55
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Re: ballot result

Post by dvbuk55 »

dingo wrote:The following is revealed caused it is important that people stop spreading untruths.

Some of you may know that sadly Dave wards wife has suffered from that terrible disease called cancer over the last few years and it was hoped she had beat it. Sadly it would seem it has come back and she was in hospital last week hence no talks.

Dvbuk yes there is a negotiating team but as you would know from the amount of stick Dave gets on here and Facebook the buck stops with him. Talks will resume next week but the real moves will be made following our yes vote.

Hopefully the information I have revealed will not be used as some warped discussion but will be taken as what it is intended to keep you updated.

Reps who are spreading wrongful information are clearly looking for a way out. This dispute is the most important ever and won't be resolved in my opinion without a strike.
I'm truly sorry that Dave Wards wife has cancer and that once beaten can beat it again. I don't expect any movement by RM until IA takes place then they'll realise we are serious. Any Rep who is not 100% behind the strike action should be ashamed of themselves.
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Re: ballot result

Post by Shambles »

dvbuk55 wrote:
dingo wrote:The following is revealed caused it is important that people stop spreading untruths.

Some of you may know that sadly Dave wards wife has suffered from that terrible disease called cancer over the last few years and it was hoped she had beat it. Sadly it would seem it has come back and she was in hospital last week hence no talks.

Dvbuk yes there is a negotiating team but as you would know from the amount of stick Dave gets on here and Facebook the buck stops with him. Talks will resume next week but the real moves will be made following our yes vote.

Hopefully the information I have revealed will not be used as some warped discussion but will be taken as what it is intended to keep you updated.

Reps who are spreading wrongful information are clearly looking for a way out. This dispute is the most important ever and won't be resolved in my opinion without a strike.


I'm truly sorry that Dave Wards wife has cancer and that once beaten can beat it again. I don't expect any movement by RM until IA takes place then they'll realise we are serious. Any Rep who is not 100% behind the strike action should be ashamed of themselves.
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viking1488
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Re: ballot result

Post by viking1488 »

dvbuk55 wrote:
dingo wrote:The following is revealed caused it is important that people stop spreading untruths.

Some of you may know that sadly Dave wards wife has suffered from that terrible disease called cancer over the last few years and it was hoped she had beat it. Sadly it would seem it has come back and she was in hospital last week hence no talks.

Dvbuk yes there is a negotiating team but as you would know from the amount of stick Dave gets on here and Facebook the buck stops with him. Talks will resume next week but the real moves will be made following our yes vote.

Hopefully the information I have revealed will not be used as some warped discussion but will be taken as what it is intended to keep you updated.

Reps who are spreading wrongful information are clearly looking for a way out. This dispute is the most important ever and won't be resolved in my opinion without a strike.
I'm truly sorry that Dave Wards wife has cancer and that once beaten can beat it again. I don't expect any movement by RM until IA takes place then they'll realise we are serious. Any Rep who is not 100% behind the strike action should be ashamed of themselves.
Any Rep who is not 100% behind the strike action should be ashamed of themselves :arrrghhh and I hope dave wards mrs gets well soon :thumbup
baleout
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Re: ballot result

Post by baleout »

dvbuk55 wrote:I have no idea why there is an insistence that there be a time limit set on terms and conditions, no one in this land has a cast iron guarantee that any business structure will survive long enough to ensure T and Cs will not be changed over a given period - 3 years in my mind is not sustainable let alone 5, 7 or 10. Providing that no changes would take place without agreement, which can only be discussed when the circumstances are known.

Pay and Pensions are the two factors which need to be agreed.
I have to agree with this Statement. I don't know what the Union are up to. :(
bennny7
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Re: ballot result

Post by bennny7 »

what strike action would we take as one day strikes really don't work
clashcityrocker
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Re: ballot result

Post by clashcityrocker »

Rolling strikes by function create the most havoc for the business while costing the members the least amount of money in lost wages.
I don't think the CWU believe an all out strike is sustainable and there is nothing worse than having to return to work with your tail between your legs.
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JaneM
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Re: ballot result

Post by JaneM »

Dave has been carrying a huge burden in all areas of his life,i believe he does so with dignity,purpose and no little humour.
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Re: ballot result

Post by k979aaa »

While sometimes I have had a go at our union sometimes unity is more than a workplace I wish Dave and his wife all the best.
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Re: ballot result

Post by UnhappyGremlin »

daveyeff wrote:
UnhappyGremlin wrote:
Gills_Postie wrote:Next Wednesday is the closing day for votes to come in, will we hear the result the same day? Can't remember what happened last time.
Yes the result is set to be announced on Wednesday.
Assuming it's a yes vote, I'd expect a strike to be announced no later than Friday.
Though, probably before, I mean, why wait?
Unless RM and the CWU enter into new talks with the result in mind.....
they've got to give a weeks notice though.
Your point being?
Sometimes, I wish I wasn't a Rep.