Voluntary Redundancy

[Rommagic]

Cwu not happy with EVR being offered because it means job cuts.

[zola4ever]

I put my name down for EVR in December last. Heard nothing, would bite their hand off to go !!

[posty30]

Hi all,

I have been a posty for a year and half now. Six months as agency and a year directly employed by the royal mail. As most of you will know the business is trying to run on minimum staff relying on the posties to do the overtime. A large majority of my fellow posties are struggling with the stress some are off sick.

I have heard that my DO is planning a revision in April and have got to cut 120hrs so roughly 4-5 jobs. I am employed on a 25hr permanent contract.

I am thinking of trying to get out in April before it gets worse. Do you think I have any bargaining power with regards to VR even though I have been with the business only a year? I know some the senior posties want a big lump sum to go but I would quite happily do them a favour and clear off for 3 months pay! Would I have a chance?

Any advice please?

Thanks.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Sorry No - Voluntary redundancies are offered on Senioirty.

You can of course apply and if no one elese applies you might get lucky, but I am afraid you have no barganing power as your suggestion if accepted would be against current agreements.

[posty30]

OK thankyou for the advice.

[eastie]

How much VR would you get for 11 years service ?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

How much VR would you get for 11 years service?

The only offer them if there is a preference exercise and they also give a non-binding estimate to those expressing an interest.

But a rough guide is here http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... =1&t=65698" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;