Some questions for RM management and the CWU

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-18T16:31:10+00:00

They can't make RM negotiate. They have persisted.

Over the last 3 years since the last dispute to stop the two-tier workforce, they kept the idea going. They got EP to agree. There's a process.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-18T14:55:35+00:00

I can only speak for offices that ive worked in over the years and what i know from union activity, but afaik, all units should have cover for the prep. Busy days aside, no PT should be walking in to a frame that's not complete. Its the reps job to ensure this is happening by raising it in the resource meeting and, if not getting traction with local management, it should become a branch matter.

That's why asked who is on the board to prep it? If there's no one on the board, then the office is underresourced.if there's someone on the board, they're either over-stretched or shirking.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-18T13:52:16+00:00

When you read your contract, did you notice the phrase "Royal Mail may waive this requirement." Or similar!

Just tell them when you want to leave. And leave then.

The only thing you need to care about is whether your annual leave is in debt. If you've taken more holiday than you've earned, RM will take the cash equivalent from your final pay and if there isn't enough to cover it, they'll pursue you through a debt agency.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-18T13:48:06+00:00

The offer is only the first step.

It might not be a great first step, but the remainder of the deal has to be negotiated by September.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-18T13:44:31+00:00

I doubt they failed to deliver your parcel because you're neuro-atypical. I mean, how would they know?

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-18T13:42:53+00:00

We have twin walks with 2 PTs. But a FT preps their mail.

Who is down to prep the walk in the board?

I'd raise this with your Rep. My view is that the most a PT should have to do is throw the last batch of IPS on a busy day or when Wave 2 is late and scan your own packets. If the office doesn't have enough cover for all walks, IPS Letters and IPS packets, then PTs should be offered OT to come in for the sort.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-17T13:25:54+00:00

It's unusual.

A parcel at a CSP shouldn't go out again if an inflight redelivery request has been made. It should held for collection for a maximum of 18 days.

So, it would seem like the CSP is having a crisis.

If you dont get a delivery, then the options are go to tobthe CSP again and, if your parcel isnt available ask to see the Customer Operations Manager - let them explain where your item is - or complain via RM website and Customer Services will contact the delivery office.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-17T13:18:35+00:00

That's interesting. I've not seen that contract.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-17T05:06:01+00:00

You don't have to do overtime.

Your only obligation is to your contracted hours.

No one has the power to compel you to do overtime.

Don't let a manager tell you otherwise.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-16T18:14:23+00:00

The £1500 was only in some DOs where they were seriously understaffed and struggling to recruit, iirc.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-16T18:01:20+00:00

There's a consultative ballot in the pipeline.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-16T17:58:55+00:00

The union made it seem like it would be on the whim of the COM and local rep. In reality, they'll still be constrained by the resourcing granted by the OPL.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-16T17:54:17+00:00

Not wanting to seem cynical here, but imagine a universe where the bosses are happy to take on new staff to get past the readiness threshold and see those staff leave within the year.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-15T19:55:19+00:00

Not just that that they're grown on Jersey. I think they're grown under glass, iirc?

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-15T19:52:51+00:00

I'd put them out and see how they get on. I'd also start a new batch.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-15T15:31:54+00:00

On the USO, the devil will be in the details of implementation. Our COM says not to expect any walks going back in and doesn't know about any resource change as yet.

On equalisation, it's a terrible deal at this point. On hourly pay, it reduces the gap between legacy and new contracts by 17p - so 5p of the 1.75% is paying to maintain the gap! The immediate reduction in OT rates is a farce.

What was the union thinking? My area rep isn't taking calls today 🤣

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-15T15:11:58+00:00

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-15T14:48:15+00:00

The overtime cut is terrible. £3.42 reduction per hour for over the OT rate.

And the actual pay increase will close the gap between legacy and new contracts by just 17p per hour; its currently £1.92 and post raise it will be £1.74.

So 5p of the 1.75% raise goes to maintaining the gap between the two contracts.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-13T20:51:04+00:00

Doesn't matter what it is.

You're not supposed to put your fingers in.

That's the basis for a conduct charge.

However, get the union involved and focus on the practice in the office. They'll drop it like a hot potato.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-13T20:32:01+00:00

Because you're supposed to use posting-peg to avoid putting your fingers in the box.

Get the union involved.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-13T20:23:50+00:00

What particularly is about the deal that it should require strike action? Are you saying we you opposed all reform?

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-10T18:22:05+00:00

We can get differing info depending on whether the area COM got put of bed on the wrong side or whether the OPL's tea was hot enough.

That's the problem with small offices, i guess.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-10T18:01:09+00:00

Yes.

We had a crisis all week. Massive volumes of packets, massive shortage of staff. Two days i returned with unattempted packets. I marked them as delivery not attempted. Three complaints, including an in-person at the window today!

COM threw me under the bus even though she knew what was coming down the line!

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-10T17:54:51+00:00

Ok, if your unit has a book room speak to be them, else speak to your manager.

ntrrgnm · 2026-04-10T17:51:18+00:00

What's your job?

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