'Give posties a break!'

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 15 Dec 2008, 16:31

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/n ... ticle.html

An MP is campaigning for postal workers to be allowed to put their feet up after the Christmas rush.

David Taylor, MP for North West Leicestershire, wants posties to retain their traditional rest day on the Saturday after Christmas.

The Post Office is telling staff to report to sorting centres as usual on Saturday, December 27.

Mr Taylor said postal workers should be allowed to spend a little time with their families.

An Early Day Motion, signed by the MP said: "This House believes Royal Mail's requirement for postal workers to work on Saturday, December 27 is wholly unreasonable when they are exhausted from the extra demands placed on them by the Christmas post.

"It calls on Royal Mail to show Christmas spirit and allow December 27 as a holiday, as has been the case in previous years."

Mr Taylor said: "They do an excellent job in trying circumstances and deserve the break.

"I hope the Post Office will think again on this one."

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 15 Dec 2008, 16:46

EDM 252

POSTAL WORKERS' CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
11.12.2008

Foster, Michael Jabez

That this House believes that Royal Mail's requirement for postal workers to work on Saturday 27 December is wholly unreasonable, when they are exhausted from the extra demands placed on them by the Christmas post; and calls on Royal Mail to show Christmas spirit and allow Saturday 27 December as a holiday as has been the case in previous years.

Labour Party

Begg, Anne
Betts, Clive
Dhanda, Parmjit
Foster, Michael Jabez
McIsaac, Shona
Osborne, Sandra
Sheridan, Jim
Starkey, Phyllis
Turner, Desmond
Open: 9 Closed: 0

Liberal Democrats

Baker, Norman

Open: 1 Closed: 0

banner18 · Post by **banner18** » 15 Dec 2008, 17:25

if only?

kay_thebigbird · Post by **kay_thebigbird** » 15 Dec 2008, 22:06

Wish David Taylor was are boss what a nice man.

DGP1 · Post by **DGP1** » 15 Dec 2008, 22:19

If we don't work the 27th then how the hell do you think we're going to get the backlog of parcels cleared

Post by **Lounge Lizard** » 16 Dec 2008, 05:52

disgruntledpostie1 wrote:If we don't work the 27th then how the hell do you think we're going to get the backlog of parcels cleared

That's not our problem.

kay_thebigbird · Post by **kay_thebigbird** » 16 Dec 2008, 12:39

disgruntledpostie1 wrote:If we don't work the 27th then how the hell do you think we're going to get the backlog of parcels cleared

I really don't care.

Post by **dvbuk55** » 16 Dec 2008, 12:48

disgruntledpostie1 wrote:If we don't work the 27th then how the hell do you think we're going to get the backlog of parcels cleared

I'm going to start working overtime

no not really - I don't work Saturdays anyway - lucky me. Though I would like to think everyone could have it off

DGP1 · Post by **DGP1** » 16 Dec 2008, 13:20

dvbuk55 wrote:
disgruntledpostie1 wrote:If we don't work the 27th then how the hell do you think we're going to get the backlog of parcels cleared

I'm going to start working overtime no not really - I don't work Saturdays anyway - lucky me. Though I would like to think everyone could have it off

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 16 Dec 2008, 13:27

dvbuk55 wrote:I'm going to start working overtime no not really - I don't work Saturdays anyway - lucky me. Though I would like to think everyone could have it off

Post by **dvbuk55** » 16 Dec 2008, 15:24

disgruntledpostie1 wrote:
dvbuk55 wrote:
disgruntledpostie1 wrote:If we don't work the 27th then how the hell do you think we're going to get the backlog of parcels cleared

I'm going to start working overtime no not really - I don't work Saturdays anyway - lucky me. Though I would like to think everyone could have it off

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
dvbuk55 wrote:I'm going to start working overtime no not really - I don't work Saturdays anyway - lucky me. Though I would like to think everyone could have it off

Right you two I'm going to report you to the global moderator for having pervy thoughts - where'd you get that menage a trois icon

DGP1 · Post by **DGP1** » 16 Dec 2008, 15:32

dvbuk55 wrote:
disgruntledpostie1 wrote:
dvbuk55 wrote:
disgruntledpostie1 wrote:If we don't work the 27th then how the hell do you think we're going to get the backlog of parcels cleared

I'm going to start working overtime no not really - I don't work Saturdays anyway - lucky me. Though I would like to think everyone could have it off

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
dvbuk55 wrote:I'm going to start working overtime no not really - I don't work Saturdays anyway - lucky me. Though I would like to think everyone could have it off

Right you two I'm going to report you to the global moderator for having pervy thoughts - where'd you get that menage a trois icon

Go here http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/misc.p ... howsmilies , there are a few

Post by **dvbuk55** » 16 Dec 2008, 16:06

Thanks dis - I went to have a look and I think I got one but I don't know what to do with it - and perleeeease no smutty comments

DGP1 · Post by **DGP1** » 16 Dec 2008, 16:09

dvbuk55 wrote:Thanks dis - I went to have a look and I think I got one but I don't know what to do with it - and perleeeease no smutty comments

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Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 16 Dec 2008, 16:10

dvbuk55 wrote:
Right you two I'm going to report you to the global moderator for having pervy thoughts - where'd you get that menage a trois icon

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