LTB 181/13 - POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK - INDUSTRIAL ACTION
No: 181/13
Ref: 101
Date: 20th March 2013
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague,
Post Office: Pay 2012 and Beyond and the Future of the Crown Office Network - Industrial Action
Branches will wish to know that the Postal Executive at its meeting yesterday made a number of decisions in relation to industrial action going forward. Specifically the first strike date has been agreed and this will be communicated in the coming days. In keeping with our policy any action planned will be on the basis of maximum disruption and minimum loss to our members.
It should be noted that the Post Office have made no attempt to initiate negotiations to avoid conflict it is therefore fair to assume that the Post Office are prepared to test our members resolve. The Post Office will of course be making a huge mistake if they underestimate the determination of our members who returned an overwhelming 88% yes vote for industrial action.
A further development occurred yesterday when Brian Scott Unite National Officer announced that his members - Post Office Managers in all functions Admin, Crowns & Supply Chain - had rejected in a consultative ballot their pay offer which in design is broadly comparable to the Crown members rejected offer. Overall the Unite members voted by 75% to reject the Post Office proposal on pay. The response rate was 49.8%. Clearly our Crown members will be encouraged by the knowledge that their managers have also rejected the concept of lump sums versus consolidated pensionable pay increases.
All of these developments indicate that the senior leadership team in the Post Office is under increasing pressure and that the ill-conceived policies they are pursuing have managed to alienate not just CWU members but also Unite members.
At some stage the Post Office will have to revise its position and negotiate a fair and reasonable agreement - however seemingly they plan to test our members resolve first.
Further developments will be reported.
If you have any enquiries regarding this LTB, please contact Claire Sinclair at csinclair@cwu.org or on 020 8971 7361.
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey Dave Ward
Assistant Secretary Deputy General Secretary (Postal)
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LTB 181/13 - POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 - INDUSTRIAL ACTION
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fishtank wrote:Specifically the first strike date has been agreed and this will be communicated in the coming days.
CWU have served notice on the Post Office advising that industrial action will take place by Crown Post Office members on Easter Saturday
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Post Office staff to strike Easter Saturday
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22nd March 2013
Thousands of Post Office staff will strike on Easter Saturday in a dispute over closures, jobs and pay. The Communication Workers Union served notice to Post Office Ltd late on Thursday of the intention to strike. It follows an 88% vote in favour of strike action and a refusal from the Post Office to negotiate.
4,000 Post Office staff working in the network of 373 Crown offices, which handle 20% of all Post Office business, will strike on Easter Saturday.
The strike is in opposition to Post Office plans to close or franchise 76 Crown offices, to protect jobs and services, and secure a fair pay rise for staff who have had no rise since April 2011.
Dave Ward, CWU deputy general secretary, said: "With Post Office management refusing to negotiate, and with such a huge vote in favour of strike action, we have had no choice but to serve notice for strike action.
"The patience and loyalty of our Post Office members has been abused by Post Office management. This dispute is about protecting jobs and services as well as securing a fair pay increase for our members. We're saying to the public: if you value your post office, support these workers on Easter Saturday and beyond."
A pay rise was due in April 2012 for Crown Post Office staff but is still outstanding. Other staff employed by the Post Office - in areas such as supply chain and administration -have received pay rises in this period and are set for further rises in 2013. Postmasters have also received a pay agreement totalling £11 million for one year. But the counter staff in Crown offices have had nothing since April 2011.
In February the Post Office announced its intention to franchise or close 76 Crown offices - 20 per cent of the remaining network. This has raised fears over job security for over 800 people working in those offices and uncertainty for the future of other Crown offices.
Andy Furey, CWU assistant secretary with responsibility for Post Office members, said: "Post Office management and their ill-conceived policies are out of touch with both its own staff and the communities it's meant to serve. The strike on Easter Saturday will be a celebration and defence of Post Office services, especially in the towns which face losing their Crown office.
"The Post Office says it is listening, but we say 'to who?' A huge majority of Crown office staff - almost nine out of ten - voted for strike action. That's a serious vote of no confidence in Post Office management. We want them to stop their flawed plans and instead recognise the immense value to customers of the Crown office network and its staff. If the Post Office continues to refuse to negotiate, this strike will be the first of many."
Details of picket lines and photo opportunities will be publicised next week. CWU remains open to meet the Post Office if genuine and meaningful negotiations can be held. A meeting held on 11th March was a re-iteration of Post Office Ltd's position.
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22nd March 2013
Thousands of Post Office staff will strike on Easter Saturday in a dispute over closures, jobs and pay. The Communication Workers Union served notice to Post Office Ltd late on Thursday of the intention to strike. It follows an 88% vote in favour of strike action and a refusal from the Post Office to negotiate.
4,000 Post Office staff working in the network of 373 Crown offices, which handle 20% of all Post Office business, will strike on Easter Saturday.
The strike is in opposition to Post Office plans to close or franchise 76 Crown offices, to protect jobs and services, and secure a fair pay rise for staff who have had no rise since April 2011.
Dave Ward, CWU deputy general secretary, said: "With Post Office management refusing to negotiate, and with such a huge vote in favour of strike action, we have had no choice but to serve notice for strike action.
"The patience and loyalty of our Post Office members has been abused by Post Office management. This dispute is about protecting jobs and services as well as securing a fair pay increase for our members. We're saying to the public: if you value your post office, support these workers on Easter Saturday and beyond."
A pay rise was due in April 2012 for Crown Post Office staff but is still outstanding. Other staff employed by the Post Office - in areas such as supply chain and administration -have received pay rises in this period and are set for further rises in 2013. Postmasters have also received a pay agreement totalling £11 million for one year. But the counter staff in Crown offices have had nothing since April 2011.
In February the Post Office announced its intention to franchise or close 76 Crown offices - 20 per cent of the remaining network. This has raised fears over job security for over 800 people working in those offices and uncertainty for the future of other Crown offices.
Andy Furey, CWU assistant secretary with responsibility for Post Office members, said: "Post Office management and their ill-conceived policies are out of touch with both its own staff and the communities it's meant to serve. The strike on Easter Saturday will be a celebration and defence of Post Office services, especially in the towns which face losing their Crown office.
"The Post Office says it is listening, but we say 'to who?' A huge majority of Crown office staff - almost nine out of ten - voted for strike action. That's a serious vote of no confidence in Post Office management. We want them to stop their flawed plans and instead recognise the immense value to customers of the Crown office network and its staff. If the Post Office continues to refuse to negotiate, this strike will be the first of many."
Details of picket lines and photo opportunities will be publicised next week. CWU remains open to meet the Post Office if genuine and meaningful negotiations can be held. A meeting held on 11th March was a re-iteration of Post Office Ltd's position.
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How does this work now for CWU subbies and the extra work on the day. 
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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.
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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.
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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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LTB 191 - POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK – STRIKE DATE, EASTER SATURDAY
No: 191
Ref: 101
Date: 21st March 2013
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague,
Post Office: Pay 2012 and Beyond and the Future of the Crown Office Network - STRIKE DATE, EASTER SATURDAY
We would like to advise Branches that notice has now been served on the Post Office with regards to industrial action for Crown members, which will take place as follows:
· 30th March - Easter Saturday (covering all attendances for the duration of normal opening hours)
We wish to reiterate that the above action is necessary given that the Post Office is currently unwilling to enter into meaningful negotiations to resolve this dispute over pay and job security.
70 Crowns Earmarked for Franchising - Campaign
Branches are urged to liaise with their Territorial or Area representative with regards to co-ordinating picketing and campaigning arrangements at those Crowns which are earmarked for franchising. The plan is to organise small demonstrations outside of these Crowns where possible and maximum attendance is required at these events in order to impress upon the public how important it is to retain the Crown Office.
Branches are encouraged to invite supporting politicians where appropriate to attend our picket lines to pledge their support for our campaign. This will also afford photo opportunities for local press and media.
Further developments will be reported.
If you have any enquiries regarding this LTB, please contact Claire Sinclair at csinclair@cwu.org or on 020 8971 7361.
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey Dave Ward
Assistant Secretary Deputy General Secretary (Postal)
No: 191
Ref: 101
Date: 21st March 2013
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague,
Post Office: Pay 2012 and Beyond and the Future of the Crown Office Network - STRIKE DATE, EASTER SATURDAY
We would like to advise Branches that notice has now been served on the Post Office with regards to industrial action for Crown members, which will take place as follows:
· 30th March - Easter Saturday (covering all attendances for the duration of normal opening hours)
We wish to reiterate that the above action is necessary given that the Post Office is currently unwilling to enter into meaningful negotiations to resolve this dispute over pay and job security.
70 Crowns Earmarked for Franchising - Campaign
Branches are urged to liaise with their Territorial or Area representative with regards to co-ordinating picketing and campaigning arrangements at those Crowns which are earmarked for franchising. The plan is to organise small demonstrations outside of these Crowns where possible and maximum attendance is required at these events in order to impress upon the public how important it is to retain the Crown Office.
Branches are encouraged to invite supporting politicians where appropriate to attend our picket lines to pledge their support for our campaign. This will also afford photo opportunities for local press and media.
Further developments will be reported.
If you have any enquiries regarding this LTB, please contact Claire Sinclair at csinclair@cwu.org or on 020 8971 7361.
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey Dave Ward
Assistant Secretary Deputy General Secretary (Postal)
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Postman
CWU Subbies will not be impacted, its a Saturday, the vast majority of Subs close at 12.30, the great British Public do not wake until 10.00 am on a Saturday, they usually get to their Post Office at around 11.30 to 12.30, by the time the public get to a Crown PO to find its shut, it will be too late to get to a Sub PO.
Happy Easter, and don't forget the clocks go forward that weekend!!
Subbie
CWU Subbies will not be impacted, its a Saturday, the vast majority of Subs close at 12.30, the great British Public do not wake until 10.00 am on a Saturday, they usually get to their Post Office at around 11.30 to 12.30, by the time the public get to a Crown PO to find its shut, it will be too late to get to a Sub PO.
Happy Easter, and don't forget the clocks go forward that weekend!!
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Most amusing, and entirely accurate!subbie wrote:Postman
CWU Subbies will not be impacted, its a Saturday, the vast majority of Subs close at 12.30, the great British Public do not wake until 10.00 am on a Saturday, they usually get to their Post Office at around 11.30 to 12.30, by the time the public get to a Crown PO to find its shut, it will be too late to get to a Sub PO.
Happy Easter, and don't forget the clocks go forward that weekend!!
Subbie
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Re: LTB 181/13 - POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 - INDUSTRIAL ACTION
No: 193 Ref: 101 Date: 25 March 2013
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague
POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK – INDUSTRIAL ACTION
I am pleased to be able to provide Branches with two very supportive letters from Brian Scott, National Officer, Unite, as follows:
- Letter to Paula Vennells, Chief Executive, which seeks an assurance that no Unite members will be required to undertake any work or the responsibilities of our Crown Office members when they are on strike
- Letter to Unite members working in the Post Office urging them to work ‘normally’ during our dispute, and not to carry out the work of our Crown Office members when we are taking legitimate strike action
I wish to publicly thank Unite and Brian Scott for their solidarity and comradeship; the support of Unite members who decline to undertake our members’ work whilst we are in dispute will be greatly appreciated by our Crown Office members. In particular, I wish to re-emphasise Brian Scott’s comments to his members below:
“THEIR FIGHT IS OUR FIGHT AND IF WE ARE TO BEAT OFF THIS APPROACH BY THE POST OFFICE, WE MUST SUPPORT EACH OTHER”
These words are very poignant and should give the Post Office much to think about. The Post Office has clearly managed to alienate itself from its entire staff as demonstrated by our 88% yes vote for industrial action by Crown members coupled with the 75% rejection in a consultative ballot by Unite members of their pay offer.
In closing, please see attached a leaflet which we intend to hand out to members of the public when we are on strike on Saturday. Sufficient quantities of these leaflets are being sent directly to all Crown Offices.
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey
Assistant Secretary
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague
POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK – INDUSTRIAL ACTION
I am pleased to be able to provide Branches with two very supportive letters from Brian Scott, National Officer, Unite, as follows:
- Letter to Paula Vennells, Chief Executive, which seeks an assurance that no Unite members will be required to undertake any work or the responsibilities of our Crown Office members when they are on strike
- Letter to Unite members working in the Post Office urging them to work ‘normally’ during our dispute, and not to carry out the work of our Crown Office members when we are taking legitimate strike action
I wish to publicly thank Unite and Brian Scott for their solidarity and comradeship; the support of Unite members who decline to undertake our members’ work whilst we are in dispute will be greatly appreciated by our Crown Office members. In particular, I wish to re-emphasise Brian Scott’s comments to his members below:
“THEIR FIGHT IS OUR FIGHT AND IF WE ARE TO BEAT OFF THIS APPROACH BY THE POST OFFICE, WE MUST SUPPORT EACH OTHER”
These words are very poignant and should give the Post Office much to think about. The Post Office has clearly managed to alienate itself from its entire staff as demonstrated by our 88% yes vote for industrial action by Crown members coupled with the 75% rejection in a consultative ballot by Unite members of their pay offer.
In closing, please see attached a leaflet which we intend to hand out to members of the public when we are on strike on Saturday. Sufficient quantities of these leaflets are being sent directly to all Crown Offices.
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey
Assistant Secretary
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Re: LTB 181/13 - POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 - INDUSTRIAL ACTION
CMA House Tel : 0118 4026811
Ruscombe Business Park Fax: 0208 3158012
Twyford
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CMA Section
25th March 2013
Paula Vennels
Chief Executive
Post Office Limited
148 Old Street
London
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Dear Paula
CWU Official Industrial Action
I read with interest the Crown Focus special that referred to the 1st day of strike action being called by the CWU for Saturday 30th March. Having conducted a lawful ballot it is of course their prerogative to so do.
My purpose in writing to you is to seek and assurance that no Unite member will be required to undertake any work or responsibilities of those who are in the legitimate trade dispute with the employer and who are taking strike action. Equally it is vital that no Unite member will be instructed to undertake the work of those that are involved in industrial action.
The Unite advice to members is to work normally and to undertake the responsibilities for which they are employed.
There is the potentially that the approach of the Post Office could become heavy handed or indeed bullying in its approach and that would be most unfortunate. I am also asking therefore, in addition to the point above, for a commitment that there will be no repercussions where individuals do not get involved in the work of others.
Failure to provide the assurances as set out above can only antagonise the situation.
Yours sincerely
Brian Scott
Unite CMA Officer
Ruscombe Business Park Fax: 0208 3158012
Twyford
Reading
Berks
RG10 9JD
CMA Section
25th March 2013
Paula Vennels
Chief Executive
Post Office Limited
148 Old Street
London
EC1V 9HQ
Dear Paula
CWU Official Industrial Action
I read with interest the Crown Focus special that referred to the 1st day of strike action being called by the CWU for Saturday 30th March. Having conducted a lawful ballot it is of course their prerogative to so do.
My purpose in writing to you is to seek and assurance that no Unite member will be required to undertake any work or responsibilities of those who are in the legitimate trade dispute with the employer and who are taking strike action. Equally it is vital that no Unite member will be instructed to undertake the work of those that are involved in industrial action.
The Unite advice to members is to work normally and to undertake the responsibilities for which they are employed.
There is the potentially that the approach of the Post Office could become heavy handed or indeed bullying in its approach and that would be most unfortunate. I am also asking therefore, in addition to the point above, for a commitment that there will be no repercussions where individuals do not get involved in the work of others.
Failure to provide the assurances as set out above can only antagonise the situation.
Yours sincerely
Brian Scott
Unite CMA Officer
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CMA House Tel : 0118 4026811
Ruscombe Business Park Fax: 0208 3158012
Twyford
Reading
Berks
RG10 9JD
CMA Section
25 March 2013
To all Unite CMA Members
Post Office Ltd
Dear Colleague
CWU Official Industrial Action
You will be aware that our colleagues in the CWU are in a legitimate trade dispute with the Post Office and have notified, in line with legal requirements, the employer of its intention to take strike action on Saturday 30th March.
Unite members are not in dispute with the employer and should work normally. That means if you do not normally attend for work on a Saturday then you should not be required to do so and if you do not normally work on the counter, or associated tasks, then you should not be required to do so. Further if you work in the Crown Network and you are scheduled to be off on Saturday then this should continue.
In short I am urging you not to carry out the work of those who are involved in a trade dispute with the employer.
This is an ideal opportunity to send a clear and unambiguous message to the employer that you are not happy with their approach to pay. This was demonstrated in the recent Unite pay ballot where members voted in the 3 groups as follows -
Crown Network – 63.4% voted to reject the proposal,
Non Crown Network – 80.4% voted to reject the proposal, and
Supply Chain – 95.6% voted to reject the proposal.
75% of members that voted agreed to reject the Post Office proposal on pay.
There is of course the potential that the Post Office could become heavy handed or indeed bullying in its approach, which would be unfortunate. I have already written to the Post Office on this and have asked for a commitment also that no individual, or group, will be instructed to undertake the work of others.
Should anyone experience undue pressure then they should let us know immediately.
I encourage you to think about this carefully. This is an opportunity to send a strong message to the Post Office and if we all work together we can resist this current attempt by the Post Office to apply an approach to pay for the next 3 years, in the crown network and 2 years in other areas, that is detrimental to individuals, and their pensions, and is not welcome.
With best wishes and many thanks for your support so far but please consider carefully your response to this and support our colleagues. Their fight is our fight and if we are to beat off this approach by the Post Office we must support each other. Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Brian Scott
Unite CMA Officer
Ruscombe Business Park Fax: 0208 3158012
Twyford
Reading
Berks
RG10 9JD
CMA Section
25 March 2013
To all Unite CMA Members
Post Office Ltd
Dear Colleague
CWU Official Industrial Action
You will be aware that our colleagues in the CWU are in a legitimate trade dispute with the Post Office and have notified, in line with legal requirements, the employer of its intention to take strike action on Saturday 30th March.
Unite members are not in dispute with the employer and should work normally. That means if you do not normally attend for work on a Saturday then you should not be required to do so and if you do not normally work on the counter, or associated tasks, then you should not be required to do so. Further if you work in the Crown Network and you are scheduled to be off on Saturday then this should continue.
In short I am urging you not to carry out the work of those who are involved in a trade dispute with the employer.
This is an ideal opportunity to send a clear and unambiguous message to the employer that you are not happy with their approach to pay. This was demonstrated in the recent Unite pay ballot where members voted in the 3 groups as follows -
Crown Network – 63.4% voted to reject the proposal,
Non Crown Network – 80.4% voted to reject the proposal, and
Supply Chain – 95.6% voted to reject the proposal.
75% of members that voted agreed to reject the Post Office proposal on pay.
There is of course the potential that the Post Office could become heavy handed or indeed bullying in its approach, which would be unfortunate. I have already written to the Post Office on this and have asked for a commitment also that no individual, or group, will be instructed to undertake the work of others.
Should anyone experience undue pressure then they should let us know immediately.
I encourage you to think about this carefully. This is an opportunity to send a strong message to the Post Office and if we all work together we can resist this current attempt by the Post Office to apply an approach to pay for the next 3 years, in the crown network and 2 years in other areas, that is detrimental to individuals, and their pensions, and is not welcome.
With best wishes and many thanks for your support so far but please consider carefully your response to this and support our colleagues. Their fight is our fight and if we are to beat off this approach by the Post Office we must support each other. Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Brian Scott
Unite CMA Officer
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If I was cynical I would say if you feel that strongly ballot your own members and give our Crown members real support.....don't expect the CWU to fight your battles for you.This is an opportunity to send a strong message to the Post Office and if we all work together we can resist this current attempt by the Post Office to apply an approach to pay for the next 3 years, in the crown network and 2 years in other areas, that is detrimental to individuals, and their pensions, and is not welcome.
If I was cynical that is....
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At least we get a nice four day break, nothing changes does it??? POL still shafting the staff haven't been on RMC for ages. Paula Vennells telling me I'm overpaid again by a third, PV who earns £510,000 per annum with bonuses yeah whatever.
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LTB 212 - POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK – EASTER SATURDAY STRIKE
No: 212
Ref: 201
Date: 03 April 2013
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague
POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK - EASTER SATURDAY STRIKE
Branches will be aware that our members in the 373 Crown Offices took industrial action on Easter Saturday. All reports indicate that the action was overwhelmingly supported by our members with the vast majority of Crowns actually being closed. We wish to thank all members for their support and our representatives who contributed significantly in making the Easter Saturday strike the success it was.
In respect of media activity, the coverage was unprecedented with our dispute and community campaigns outside Crowns earmarked for franchising featuring prominently, both locally and nationally. This included Dave Ward, Deputy General Secretary (Postal), being interviewed by Sky TV outside Stockwell Crown Post Office which is earmarked for closure. Billy Hayes, General Secretary, attended the demonstration outside Stockwell Crown Office. Also thanks go to Sian Jones, Press Officer, for her efforts in raising the profile of our day of action.
In regard to next steps, the Postal Executive has already authorised the next bout of industrial action which will be notified to the Post Office in the coming days. This is necessary as the Post Office has made no attempt to initiate dialogue to resolve this dispute. Clearly, the Post Office is testing the resolve of our members in this respect, and they are making a huge mistake as all evidence indicates that our members our determined to achieve a better pay offer and job security for all.
All reports of the Easter Saturday strike, together with photographs, can be viewed under the news section of the website.
Please send any enquiries to csinclair@cwu.org
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey Dave Ward
Assistant Secretary Deputy General Secretary Postal
No: 212
Ref: 201
Date: 03 April 2013
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague
POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK - EASTER SATURDAY STRIKE
Branches will be aware that our members in the 373 Crown Offices took industrial action on Easter Saturday. All reports indicate that the action was overwhelmingly supported by our members with the vast majority of Crowns actually being closed. We wish to thank all members for their support and our representatives who contributed significantly in making the Easter Saturday strike the success it was.
In respect of media activity, the coverage was unprecedented with our dispute and community campaigns outside Crowns earmarked for franchising featuring prominently, both locally and nationally. This included Dave Ward, Deputy General Secretary (Postal), being interviewed by Sky TV outside Stockwell Crown Post Office which is earmarked for closure. Billy Hayes, General Secretary, attended the demonstration outside Stockwell Crown Office. Also thanks go to Sian Jones, Press Officer, for her efforts in raising the profile of our day of action.
In regard to next steps, the Postal Executive has already authorised the next bout of industrial action which will be notified to the Post Office in the coming days. This is necessary as the Post Office has made no attempt to initiate dialogue to resolve this dispute. Clearly, the Post Office is testing the resolve of our members in this respect, and they are making a huge mistake as all evidence indicates that our members our determined to achieve a better pay offer and job security for all.
All reports of the Easter Saturday strike, together with photographs, can be viewed under the news section of the website.
Please send any enquiries to csinclair@cwu.org
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey Dave Ward
Assistant Secretary Deputy General Secretary Postal
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LTB 224 - POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK
No: 224
Ref: 101
Date: 05 April 2013
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague,
POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK
Following our successful industrial action taken on Saturday 30th March, we were planning to serve notice on the Post Office today for further action; advising that our members would be taking strike action on Friday 12th April. However, we have today received a letter from Kevin Gilliland, Network and Sales Director, stating the following:
I and my team are keen to meet with you to discuss ways of resolving the current dispute. I therefore invite you to provide us with details of when you are available to meet with us so we can arrange a mutually convenient time to discuss this matter further.
As a consequence of the above we have taken the decision not to serve notice for strike action and will be meeting with the Post Office next week.
Further developments will be reported.
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey Dave Ward
Assistant Secretary Deputy General Secretary
No: 224
Ref: 101
Date: 05 April 2013
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague,
POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK
Following our successful industrial action taken on Saturday 30th March, we were planning to serve notice on the Post Office today for further action; advising that our members would be taking strike action on Friday 12th April. However, we have today received a letter from Kevin Gilliland, Network and Sales Director, stating the following:
I and my team are keen to meet with you to discuss ways of resolving the current dispute. I therefore invite you to provide us with details of when you are available to meet with us so we can arrange a mutually convenient time to discuss this matter further.
As a consequence of the above we have taken the decision not to serve notice for strike action and will be meeting with the Post Office next week.
Further developments will be reported.
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey Dave Ward
Assistant Secretary Deputy General Secretary
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Re: LTB 181/13 - POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 - INDUSTRIAL ACTION
LTB 235 - POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK
No: 235
Ref: 101
Date: 10 April 2013
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague,
POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK
Further to LTB 224 dated 5th April in which we reported that we had taken the decision not to serve notice for industrial action on Friday 12th April due to the Post Office's invitation to "discuss ways of resolving the current dispute"; we met with Post Office senior management this afternoon.
Disappointingly, the talks ended acrimoniously. A number of constructive suggestions on our part in order to move things forward were completely dismissed out of hand during the meeting and it was totally clear that the Post Office had no intention of improving its pay offer and indeed expected us to sign up to their plans around transformation. Evidently, the Post Office is in denial about the strength of feeling from our members
The Post Office is unwilling to negotiate a fair and decent pay offer for our members, and given its unilateral decision surrounding franchising and closures, we have no option but to serve notice for further strike action, a position which has been endorsed by the Postal Executive. The Post Office will be notified of this industrial action in due course.
Further developments will be reported.
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey Dave Ward
Assistant Secretary Deputy General Secretary
No: 235
Ref: 101
Date: 10 April 2013
TO: ALL BRANCHES WITH POSTAL MEMBERS
Dear Colleague,
POST OFFICE: PAY 2012 AND BEYOND AND THE FUTURE OF THE CROWN OFFICE NETWORK
Further to LTB 224 dated 5th April in which we reported that we had taken the decision not to serve notice for industrial action on Friday 12th April due to the Post Office's invitation to "discuss ways of resolving the current dispute"; we met with Post Office senior management this afternoon.
Disappointingly, the talks ended acrimoniously. A number of constructive suggestions on our part in order to move things forward were completely dismissed out of hand during the meeting and it was totally clear that the Post Office had no intention of improving its pay offer and indeed expected us to sign up to their plans around transformation. Evidently, the Post Office is in denial about the strength of feeling from our members
The Post Office is unwilling to negotiate a fair and decent pay offer for our members, and given its unilateral decision surrounding franchising and closures, we have no option but to serve notice for further strike action, a position which has been endorsed by the Postal Executive. The Post Office will be notified of this industrial action in due course.
Further developments will be reported.
Yours sincerely
Andy Furey Dave Ward
Assistant Secretary Deputy General Secretary
good times, bad times you know I've had my share