Unite remains opposed to privatisation of RM but welcomes

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Unite remains opposed to privatisation of Royal Mail but welcomes pensions’ solution

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Unite, Britain's biggest union, remains opposed to the privatisation of the Royal Mail but welcomes news that the Royal Mail's pension fund assets and liabilities are set to be transferred to the government next month, subject to EU approval.

Unite represents over 9,000 managers across the Royal Mail Group.

Unite national officer Ian Tonks said: "Unite remains firmly opposed to the privatisation of the postal service. Privateers are not interested in providing a public service they are only interested in making a profit at the expense of consumers and our communities.

"Unite does however support the government's pensions’ solution. This proposal will allow Royal Mail to concentrate on modernisation of the service in the knowledge that the pension scheme is secure. The changing face of the postal industry presents huge challenges and opportunities with the number of letters decreasing whilst, e-retailing means, the number of parcels are on the increase.

"We hope these pensions proposals are approved by the EU, it will mean security for the members of the pension scheme and Royal Mail can get on with the job of focusing on the service."

ENDS

Contact: Ciaran Naidoo on 07768 931 315

Notes to editors:

Unite is Britain and Ireland’s largest trade union with 1.5 million members working across all sectors of the economy. The general secretary is Len McCluskey.

[fishtank]

Privateers are not interested in providing a public service they are only interested in making a profit at the expense of consumers and our communities.

And your managers are not interested in providing a public service they are only interested in making their bonus at the expense of consumers,our communities and Postal Staff.

What's your point Mr Tonks?......i don't remember the Unite Keep The Post Public Campaign.
I take it his members are starting to see the team leader reality of privatisation.

[clashcityrocker]

I am already practising to be a team leader:

That will only take you a minute.
I'll look into it.
f**k off you awkward c***.

[DGP1]

I am already practising to be a team leader:

That will only take you a minute.
I'll look into it.
f**k off you awkward c***.

What about 'I'll see you on the office about that'

[clashcityrocker]

Your day off will be Tuesday next week.
And the week after.
And the week after that.

[fishtank]

Your day off will be Tuesday next week.
And the week after.
And the week after that.

Whereas my day off will be Saturday next week.
And the week after.
And the week after that.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Ohh so close clash but you have to work on the shrug and disinterested demeanour.