Release time

tommymac · Post by **tommymac** » 12 Feb 2007, 19:06

I am a ULR (Union Learning Rep) in my office. For those who have not heard of this position it entails leasing with local learning providers to set up courses for staff. See the post entitled ULR for more info. I was due to attend a union backed ULR2 course on March 12th. The local area management were informed of the course in November. The area ULR rep was told to write to them six weeks prior to the course to request release time. This was done and the time was granted by letter. On Friday last week the area rep received a letter saying I now could not go on the course and release had never been approved. This course would have been of great benefit RM staff in our office but management don't seem to want Posties to better themselves. What does this say about RM's Investors in People Award?

Post by **POSTMAN** » 12 Feb 2007, 22:21

You've got a letter releasing you aint ya,so how can they stop you,what's their reason

tommymac · Post by **tommymac** » 13 Feb 2007, 10:38

They say resourcing is the problem but since Christmas when we had a dispute they flooded the office with managers and casuals and still are. It's just another intimidation move to try and wind up the guys in the office. Just how sad are these people?

Post by **POSTMAN** » 13 Feb 2007, 13:58

They're throwing a strop

you screwed them,so f**k 'em,screw 'em again when the time comes.

tommymac · Post by **tommymac** » 13 Feb 2007, 14:18

Don't worry our time will come

johno47 · Post by **johno47** » 15 Feb 2007, 22:35

You ought to know mate, the only way they can get at us is by taking petty actions against us, they are like big kids.