No. 782/2012
Ref: 106A.03
Date: 16th October 2012
For immediate distribution to:
All Postal Branches with Parcelforce Members
All Regional Organisers
All Parcelforce Depot Representatives
Dear Colleague
Agreement between CWU and Parcelforce Worldwide on the 2012 Autumn Pressure and Christmas Remuneration Proposals for all CWU Grade Depot Employees
Attached for the information of Branches is a copy of the above Agreement, which has been ratified by the Postal Executive today, 16th October, 2012.
In line with the attached Agreement discussions between local Parcelforce Representatives and Management may now commence in order to ensure adequate cover for work and manpower requirements for the Autumn Pressure/Christmas period.
Please note the reference in the agreement to the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of December and we would ask that if there is any approach for extra resource on those days that you contact the department so that we may discuss nationally the terms that will apply.
Branches are requested to ensure that our representatives are made aware of the attached information.
Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to Terry Pullinger, Assistant Secretary, e-mail: dwyatt@cwu.org or lwright@cwu.org quoting reference number: 106A.03
Yours sincerely
Terry Pullinger
Assistant Secretary
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CWU & Parcelforce Autumn Pressure 2012 Agreement
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POSTMAN
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CWU & Parcelforce Autumn Pressure 2012 Agreement
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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POSTMAN
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Re: CWU & Parcelforce Autumn Pressure 2012 Agreement
Agreement between CWU & Parcelforce Worldwide on 2012 AUTUMN PRESSURE AND CHRISTMAS Remuneration Proposals for all CWU Grade Depot Employees
1. Introduction
This agreement has been reached to ensure that the expected increased volumes of traffic during the pre-Christmas period can be delivered to meet customer requirements and maintain the magnificent quality of service performance currently being achieved. It also confirms the payment arrangements for December 2012 and the operating arrangements for the holiday period.
2. Pressure Period Working
It has been agreed between both parties that during the pressure period the following terms will apply for all CWU Graded Depot employees.
Weekdays: additional hours to be put in if necessary to handle increased workload, with scheduled attendance offered where appropriate and subject to normal conditions
Weekends: Local discussions will identify the requirement for scheduled attendance working on Saturday and Sundays for the period Saturday 1st December to 21st December 2012 inclusive. Where workload requires attendance for Saturday or Sunday working, employees will be invited to enter into an advance commitment to attend for any or all of the required Saturdays or Sundays. Upon the signing of this advance commitment, employees will be eligible for a special payment of £18.12 an hour for those days worked, equivalent to double the normal duty hourly rate, instead of the normal pre-scheduled or overtime rates.
In addition, employees who sign for an advance commitment for two or more of the three Saturdays/Sundays highlighted previously and perform the work will receive a single payment of £33.00 in addition to the above rate.
The special payment will be offered for attendance of a minimum of six hours on each of the Saturdays/Sundays as required.
Anyone committing under these arrangements to attend for more than one Saturday/Sunday who fails to fulfil their commitment will only receive the pre-scheduled rate of pay for any days attended and any previous payments made will be rectified accordingly on the next pay date.
Operations managers will meet unit reps to discuss the work and manpower plans required in each office. These meetings will identify the extent, if any, to which additional attendance over normal is required. Against this backdrop both parties commit to work together to ensure that the appropriate number of applicants required in each of the depots, on all of the days covered by this agreement, is fully met. In advance of signed commitments being made, volunteers will initially be sought on a without prejudice basis in order to gauge demand and assist in matching attendances to planned traffic levels on each of the relevant days.
It is also agreed that if it becomes evident that extra resource will be required for the 22nd and 23rd of December then further discussions will be conducted to determine special reward structures to ensure robust staffing commitments and reward recognition.
3. Payment Arrangements
December salaries will be paid on 24th December 2012, and will include variable payments for the weeks commencing 19th November, 26th November, 3rd December and 10th December.
4. Attendance Arrangements
Parcelforce Worldwide depots will be open for business on all days, including Saturdays, that are not designated bank or public holidays. December 24th, Christmas Eve is a normal working day. Local discussions will take place over any necessary adjustments or reductions to duties, in line with previous agreements, on shifts either just before or just after the public holidays due to changes in network arrangements affecting the flow of work.
Any enquiries appertaining to this agreement should be referred directly to the respective Headquarters.
Terry Pullinger Sharon Sherriff
Assistant Secretary Head of Employee Relations
Communication Workers Union Parcelforce Worldwide
16th October 2012
1. Introduction
This agreement has been reached to ensure that the expected increased volumes of traffic during the pre-Christmas period can be delivered to meet customer requirements and maintain the magnificent quality of service performance currently being achieved. It also confirms the payment arrangements for December 2012 and the operating arrangements for the holiday period.
2. Pressure Period Working
It has been agreed between both parties that during the pressure period the following terms will apply for all CWU Graded Depot employees.
Weekdays: additional hours to be put in if necessary to handle increased workload, with scheduled attendance offered where appropriate and subject to normal conditions
Weekends: Local discussions will identify the requirement for scheduled attendance working on Saturday and Sundays for the period Saturday 1st December to 21st December 2012 inclusive. Where workload requires attendance for Saturday or Sunday working, employees will be invited to enter into an advance commitment to attend for any or all of the required Saturdays or Sundays. Upon the signing of this advance commitment, employees will be eligible for a special payment of £18.12 an hour for those days worked, equivalent to double the normal duty hourly rate, instead of the normal pre-scheduled or overtime rates.
In addition, employees who sign for an advance commitment for two or more of the three Saturdays/Sundays highlighted previously and perform the work will receive a single payment of £33.00 in addition to the above rate.
The special payment will be offered for attendance of a minimum of six hours on each of the Saturdays/Sundays as required.
Anyone committing under these arrangements to attend for more than one Saturday/Sunday who fails to fulfil their commitment will only receive the pre-scheduled rate of pay for any days attended and any previous payments made will be rectified accordingly on the next pay date.
Operations managers will meet unit reps to discuss the work and manpower plans required in each office. These meetings will identify the extent, if any, to which additional attendance over normal is required. Against this backdrop both parties commit to work together to ensure that the appropriate number of applicants required in each of the depots, on all of the days covered by this agreement, is fully met. In advance of signed commitments being made, volunteers will initially be sought on a without prejudice basis in order to gauge demand and assist in matching attendances to planned traffic levels on each of the relevant days.
It is also agreed that if it becomes evident that extra resource will be required for the 22nd and 23rd of December then further discussions will be conducted to determine special reward structures to ensure robust staffing commitments and reward recognition.
3. Payment Arrangements
December salaries will be paid on 24th December 2012, and will include variable payments for the weeks commencing 19th November, 26th November, 3rd December and 10th December.
4. Attendance Arrangements
Parcelforce Worldwide depots will be open for business on all days, including Saturdays, that are not designated bank or public holidays. December 24th, Christmas Eve is a normal working day. Local discussions will take place over any necessary adjustments or reductions to duties, in line with previous agreements, on shifts either just before or just after the public holidays due to changes in network arrangements affecting the flow of work.
Any enquiries appertaining to this agreement should be referred directly to the respective Headquarters.
Terry Pullinger Sharon Sherriff
Assistant Secretary Head of Employee Relations
Communication Workers Union Parcelforce Worldwide
16th October 2012
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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Re: CWU & Parcelforce Autumn Pressure 2012 Agreement
I wait in anticipation of the enhanced pay rates for Royal Mail delivery staff during the Autumn and Christmas pressure period. 
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Re: CWU & Parcelforce Autumn Pressure 2012 Agreement
RM Delivery Xmas agreement......
XMAS pressure arrangements for RM delivery staff
1- Bend Over
2- Grin and bear it
3- Pray for EVR
4- Take it out on your family over the feastive period.
5- New Year... New Challanges
XMAS pressure arrangements for RM delivery staff
1- Bend Over
2- Grin and bear it
3- Pray for EVR
4- Take it out on your family over the feastive period.
5- New Year... New Challanges
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Re: CWU & Parcelforce Autumn Pressure 2012 Agreement
06 December 2012
LTB 906/12 - Addendum To The Parcelforce Worldwide Christmas Agreement 2012
No. 906/12
Ref: 106A.03
Date: 6th December 2012
To All Branches With Parcelforce Members
To All Regional Organisers
To All Parcelforce Unit Representatives
Dear Colleague
Addendum To The Parcelforce Worldwide Christmas Agreement 2012
LTB 782/12 dated 16th October 2012 detailed the arrangements for Christmas working within Parcelforce Worldwide. Part of that agreement made reference to the caveat that National discussion would take place should there be a need for any additional working on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd December 2012. In line with the terms of that agreement discussions have now taken place with the business and the agreement reached is attached as Annex A to this LTB.
It has been agreed that the terms of the original agreement will still apply including local discussions to establish the need and number required to work. The rate for attendance will be the same special Scheduled Attendance rate of £18.12 per hour, as previously agreed for weekend attendances up to Saturday 22nd December. For those members who agree to work on Saturday 22nd December there will be, in addition to the special Scheduled Attendance rate of £18.12 per hour, a one off lump sum payment of £25.
The business are still of the opinion that there will be no need for an attendance on Sunday 23rd December 2012. However, if there are isolated instances where volunteers are required they will be entitled to the same remuneration arrangements as detailed for the 22nd December. Depot managers and local representatives will monitor the situation and traffic volumes to assess whether volunteers will be required.
Representatives are now requested to enter into discussions locally to identify the need for attendance on Saturday 22nd and for volunteers to be sought accordingly. Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure that our Parcel representatives are made aware of this agreement as soon as possible.
Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to Terry Pullinger, Assistant Secretary, e-mail: dwyatt@cwu.org or lwright@cwu.org quoting reference number: 106A.03
Terry Pullinger
Assistant Secretary
LTB 906/12 - Addendum To The Parcelforce Worldwide Christmas Agreement 2012
No. 906/12
Ref: 106A.03
Date: 6th December 2012
To All Branches With Parcelforce Members
To All Regional Organisers
To All Parcelforce Unit Representatives
Dear Colleague
Addendum To The Parcelforce Worldwide Christmas Agreement 2012
LTB 782/12 dated 16th October 2012 detailed the arrangements for Christmas working within Parcelforce Worldwide. Part of that agreement made reference to the caveat that National discussion would take place should there be a need for any additional working on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd December 2012. In line with the terms of that agreement discussions have now taken place with the business and the agreement reached is attached as Annex A to this LTB.
It has been agreed that the terms of the original agreement will still apply including local discussions to establish the need and number required to work. The rate for attendance will be the same special Scheduled Attendance rate of £18.12 per hour, as previously agreed for weekend attendances up to Saturday 22nd December. For those members who agree to work on Saturday 22nd December there will be, in addition to the special Scheduled Attendance rate of £18.12 per hour, a one off lump sum payment of £25.
The business are still of the opinion that there will be no need for an attendance on Sunday 23rd December 2012. However, if there are isolated instances where volunteers are required they will be entitled to the same remuneration arrangements as detailed for the 22nd December. Depot managers and local representatives will monitor the situation and traffic volumes to assess whether volunteers will be required.
Representatives are now requested to enter into discussions locally to identify the need for attendance on Saturday 22nd and for volunteers to be sought accordingly. Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure that our Parcel representatives are made aware of this agreement as soon as possible.
Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to Terry Pullinger, Assistant Secretary, e-mail: dwyatt@cwu.org or lwright@cwu.org quoting reference number: 106A.03
Terry Pullinger
Assistant Secretary
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.