Industrial action 'short of strike' at Royal Mail suspended ahead of vote on new offer

[TrueBlueTerrier]

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-n ... l-24494266

Industrial action by Royal Mail managers which was set to start tomorrow (Friday, July 15) has been suspended. Staff who are members of the Unite union were poised to work to rule until July 19 amid a dispute over jobs and pay.

However, members will now be balloted in the next few days on proposals aimed at resolving the row. A planned strike next week remains on, dependent on the outcome of the vote.

Unite said its senior reps had agreed to put the proposals from Royal Mail to a ballot of the membership. "In order to do this the planned action short of a strike due to commence tomorrow at 6am has been suspended," a statement from the union said.

“The ballot will open tomorrow morning and close on July 18. No decision has been taken regarding the notice for strike action for July 20-22."

A Royal Mail spokesperson said the company was "pleased" with the latest development. "Following collaboration with Unite, they have decided to suspend their planned work to rule industrial action and will now ballot their members with a recommendation to call off all planned industrial action," they said.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

"Following collaboration with Unite

Interesting use of language.

[derricksmyth]

So what details are the proposals???

[noggin1969]

So what details are the proposals???

V

[POSTPERSON50]

No way will those fannies go on strike. Cue an announcement within 24 hours that the strike days have been called off.

[olilew]

I think Unite have played a blinder. There is no way RM are going to let them strike, as said above they're going to need the managers for when we strike. I think this puts managers in a very strong position. Their timing is perfect!

[derricksmyth]

I think Unite have played a blinder. There is no way RM are going to let them strike, as said above they're going to need the managers for when we strike. I think this puts managers in a very strong position. Their timing is perfect!

It depends on what they have been offered?

[gosickwithstress]

35 - 40 C Heatwave Monday And Tuesday

Get your lapsing Boots On Boys and Gals - Carry plenty of water - And do try to stay in the shade.

The Managers will be back to there usual, Tamoz and onwards.

£1 says strikes also called off or classed as un lawful....

[Surreypostie]

Spoken to the managers at our office, as far as they are concerned nothing has changed and unless the changes are undone they will still vote for action, not impressed with their union. They still have compulsory sunday working, forced working of days off with no pay if cover cannot be found. 12 weeks notice if they want to get rid of them. They are not at all happy with unite.

[derricksmyth]

Spoken to the managers at our office, as far as they are concerned nothing has changed and unless the changes are undone they will still vote for action, not impressed with their union. They still have compulsory sunday working, forced working of days off with no pay if cover cannot be found. 12 weeks notice if they want to get rid of them. They are not at all happy with unite.

Seems a load of hot wind from Unite, would not be happy with them

[captain kaos]

No way will those fannies go on strike. Cue an announcement within 24 hours that the strike days have been called off.

You know it

[aiden01]

Spoken to the managers at our office, as far as they are concerned nothing has changed and unless the changes are undone they will still vote for action, not impressed with their union. They still have compulsory sunday working, forced working of days off with no pay if cover cannot be found. 12 weeks notice if they want to get rid of them. They are not at all happy with unite.

Seems a load of hot wind from Unite, would not be happy with them

So are you happy with cwu.??

[derricksmyth]

Spoken to the managers at our office, as far as they are concerned nothing has changed and unless the changes are undone they will still vote for action, not impressed with their union. They still have compulsory sunday working, forced working of days off with no pay if cover cannot be found. 12 weeks notice if they want to get rid of them. They are not at all happy with unite.

Seems a load of hot wind from Unite, would not be happy with them

So are you happy with cwu.??

We will see in the coming weeks!

[POSTMAN]

OPG

The CMA have called off their action due to threat centred communication. Basically told if you go out you come back on new contracts. Assume you will try the same when we give strike dates. Give a decent payrise then we will discuss change. We are not the CMA we have a backbone don't try the same tactics with us.

my COM today