Ltb 528/15 Sunday Services : Enquiry Offices

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Letter to Branches

No. 528/15
Ref: 530
Date: 14th August 2015





To: Branches with POSTAL Members



Dear Colleague,

Sunday Services – Enquiry Offices

Branches and Representatives will be aware of the national trial currently taking place regarding the above, and that we agreed to an extension of the current trial until 28th June 2015 to allow more time for national discussions to take place and reach an acceptable way forward.

Those discussions have become more protracted than anticipated and are at a critical stage of negotiation. Branches need to be aware that there are some fundamental differences between the CWU and Royal Mail that impact on existing terms and conditions and until those differences are resolved the CWU will not be supporting any extension of Sunday opening, or the introduction of new services at Enquiry Offices.

A further meeting has been arranged with Royal Mail on Tuesday 18th August 2015. Branches will be updated ASAP following that meeting.

In the meantime any approaches from Royal Mail regarding Sunday Opening, general opening times, and the introduction of new services should be reported to your CWU Divisional Representative and/or the CWU Outdoor Department without delay for further guidance. No agreement should be given to any proposal that encompasses any of the initiatives referred to above and should be resisted utilising the IR Framework if necessary.
Any enquiries to Bob Gibson’s Office quoting reference 530. Email address: hnutley@cwu.org or mstewart@cwu.org
Yours sincerely

Bob Gibson
CWU Assistant Secretary – Outdoor