meal breaks

swerve · Post by **swerve** » 20 May 2007, 19:51

Mealbreaks in delivery offices- any thoughts and experiences shared would be welcome!

johnnyp · Post by **johnnyp** » 20 May 2007, 20:23

Hello and welcome swerve

Everyone SHOULD TAKE there meal break friend no matter what function they work in.50 mins in my office

Post by **POSTMAN** » 20 May 2007, 23:46

Welcome are you a Quadrant spy

Now about them bloody prices!!!

Post by **dman** » 21 May 2007, 14:49

we only get forty minutes

but some of us only take 30 so we can skip off ten minutes early

and those prices in the canteen

quadrant should be shot for what they charge

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 21 May 2007, 15:37

In my DO its. 2 twenty minute breaksand an ex union guy says 10min comfort break as well.

Also welcome to the board and well done for jumping straight in.

ROCKY · Post by **ROCKY** » 21 May 2007, 16:26

MEAL BREAK WHATS ONE OF THEM THEN OH YOU MEAN THE DOCKET WE BOOK ON THE END RIGHT
IVE BEEN TOLD THE PRICES ARE DOWN TO GRANADA OR WHOEVER OWNS IT NOW DUE TO CENTRAL BUYING RATHER THAN LOCAL SOURCE

billypants · Post by **billypants** » 25 May 2007, 12:49

TrueBlueTerrier . . . . . 10 min comfort break ?

What's that then. . . . I only ask 'coz I like the sound of that and if it's an official allowed break I'm gonna make sure we get it. Can't go givin 'em something for nothing now can we

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 25 May 2007, 13:04

I heard at old rep mention it in a big union meeting we had with the DOM about 1 year ago. Apparently its so you can go to the toilet and ummm make your self comfortable before you go out on deliveries. Not sure if its official but I am sure someone will tell us on here.

colin hancox · Post by **colin hancox** » 25 May 2007, 19:41

under the S D D argreement you can take 20 min before you go out on delivery & 20 mins at the end or you can take the 40mins at the begining. Its your break take it how you wish.

johnnyp · Post by **johnnyp** » 26 May 2007, 15:44

In our office we call it a grace break and yes it is allowed so that you can have a cup of tea before you go out on your walk.

swerve · Post by **swerve** » 26 May 2007, 20:45

Every postman is legally entitled to a forty minute meal break within an eight hour shift. It is every manager's responsibility to ensure that at least a twenty minute break is taken, away from the sorting office floor, before leaving the office. What's the point of not taking a break that you are legally entitled to. Check it out with your rep. Info available on the web.

tots67 · Post by **tots67** » 27 May 2007, 12:39

hello i work in g74 g75 office and with an ofice of about 80-90 postmen and women you are lucky if about 6-7 take a break
in the office

bristolchris · Post by **bristolchris** » 27 May 2007, 12:45

If I remember correctly the `grace break` is 10 minutes if time permits, and is in the way forward agreement?

Post by **POSTMAN** » 27 May 2007, 13:21

tots67 wrote:hello i work in g74 g75 office and with an ofice of about 80-90 postmen and women you are lucky if about 6-7 take a break
in the office

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