Are there any talks scheduled?

[TopperGas]

Why can't the CWU meet with Simon and his exec this week to see what he has to say, if they get nowhere then state they need the Chairman to attend the next meeting, although why the Chairman, non exec or not, is refusing to attend is baffling, given he's apparently supposed to be an expect at dealing with union disputes, unlike Simon.

[heapsy]

Why can't the CWU meet with Simon and his exec this week to see what he has to say, if they get nowhere then state they need the Chairman to attend the next meeting, although why the Chairman, non exec or not, is refusing to attend is baffling, given he's apparently supposed to be an expect at dealing with union disputes, unlike Simon.

Probably because this dispute is being provoked from those above. Including the biggest share holder.

[TopperGas]

Why can't the CWU meet with Simon and his exec this week to see what he has to say, if they get nowhere then state they need the Chairman to attend the next meeting, although why the Chairman, non exec or not, is refusing to attend is baffling, given he's apparently supposed to be an expect at dealing with union disputes, unlike Simon.

Probably because this dispute is being provoked from those above. Including the biggest share holder.

That doesn't stop the CWU calling their bluff and agreeing to meet just Simon, carry on like this and we'll lose 4 days pay without the CWU seemingly making any attempt to make any progress. There seems radio silence from Terry and co lately.

[heapsy]

Why can't the CWU meet with Simon and his exec this week to see what he has to say, if they get nowhere then state they need the Chairman to attend the next meeting, although why the Chairman, non exec or not, is refusing to attend is baffling, given he's apparently supposed to be an expect at dealing with union disputes, unlike Simon.

Probably because this dispute is being provoked from those above. Including the biggest share holder.

That doesn't stop the CWU calling their bluff and agreeing to meet just Simon, carry on like this and we'll lose 4 days pay without the CWU seemingly making any attempt to make any progress. There seems radio silence from Terry and co lately.

I have to agree. Getting a bit frustrated tbh. Nobody wants to lose money. Especially if the CWU are dragging their feet.

[Clappedoutpostie]

That doesn't stop the CWU calling their bluff and agreeing to meet just Simon, carry on like this and we'll lose 4 days pay without the CWU seemingly making any attempt to make any progress. There seems radio silence from Terry and co lately.

What’s the point though. The people who have been in the room for the last few month clearly think Simon is just the mouthpiece and it’s the chairman they need to speak with. Negotiations have been going round in circles for too long.

[cod]

Cod, lets invite them to get involved with joined up thinking across all Unions, or will this already be "wheels in motion" ?

The current General Secretary is Frances O'Grady.

Info@tuc.co.uk

OK email sent

If any notice is taken at all by the TUC it will be via an approach much further up the ladder than you mate!

Well it doesn't hurt to let your feeling be known even if it is ignored at least we tried, I'd rather that then smug mockery and when it's ignored most likely you can give yourself a big pat on the back cos you didn't do anything and laughed at those that tried, weldone mate must be great to be you

[RTP]

Why can't the CWU meet with Simon and his exec this week to see what he has to say, if they get nowhere then state they need the Chairman to attend the next meeting, although why the Chairman, non exec or not, is refusing to attend is baffling, given he's apparently supposed to be an expect at dealing with union disputes, unlike Simon.

Probably because this dispute is being provoked from those above. Including the biggest share holder.

That doesn't stop the CWU calling their bluff and agreeing to meet just Simon, carry on like this and we'll lose 4 days pay without the CWU seemingly making any attempt to make any progress. There seems radio silence from Terry and co lately.

We haven't started striking yet. Friday should see the start of things ramping up with regards the CWU top brass and the media. Been here before.

[SpacePhoenix]

Why can't the CWU meet with Simon and his exec this week to see what he has to say, if they get nowhere then state they need the Chairman to attend the next meeting, although why the Chairman, non exec or not, is refusing to attend is baffling, given he's apparently supposed to be an expect at dealing with union disputes, unlike Simon.

I'm starting to wonder if RM have got something up their sleeve that they know has a high chance of getting both ballots thrown out

[toonshola]

Why can't the CWU meet with Simon and his exec this week to see what he has to say, if they get nowhere then state they need the Chairman to attend the next meeting, although why the Chairman, non exec or not, is refusing to attend is baffling, given he's apparently supposed to be an expect at dealing with union disputes, unlike Simon.

I'm starting to wonder if RM have got something up their sleeve that they know has a high chance of getting both ballots thrown out

I started to get that doom and gloom feeling yesterday too. Especially when Simon posted that something was coming on the 25th then suspiciously deleted the post about an hour later.

[priority102]

Cod, lets invite them to get involved with joined up thinking across all Unions, or will this already be "wheels in motion" ?

The current General Secretary is Frances O'Grady.

Info@tuc.co.uk

OK email sent

If any notice is taken at all by the TUC it will be via an approach much further up the ladder than you mate!

Well it doesn't hurt to let your feeling be known even if it is ignored at least we tried, I'd rather that then smug mockery and when it's ignored most likely you can give yourself a big pat on the back cos you didn't do anything and laughed at those that tried, weldone mate must be great to be you

No I just tell it as it is.

[Woody Guthrie]

No I just tell it as it is.

No, you just tell it as you see it.
Big difference.

[clashcityrocker]

Why can't the CWU meet with Simon and his exec this week to see what he has to say,

If the CWU say they want to meet the CEO and the chairman and RM reply with you can meet the CEO and the Finance Officer then there can be no meeting.
The CWU can't allow RM to set the agenda for the meeting before it has even started.
If they agreed to the meeting it would be clear to everyone that the CWU had the smaller willy and nobody wants to go into negotiations with everyone knowing they have a small willy. That would never work.

[2yearpostie]

Why can't the CWU meet with Simon and his exec this week to see what he has to say,

If the CWU say they want to meet the CEO and the chairman and RM reply with you can meet the CEO and the Finance Officer then there can be no meeting.
The CWU can't allow RM to set the agenda for the meeting before it has even started.
If they agreed to the meeting it would be clear to everyone that the CWU had the smaller willy and nobody wants to go into negotiations with everyone knowing they have a small willy. That would never work.

And there lies the problem, I dont care whos got the biggest genitals, I just want a safe secure job to go and to be able to just about manage to pay the utility bills.
Why is it so hard to get into a room and talk about pay and conditions together?

[jessicarabbit]

Sometimes even though you know you have the smaller willy you just have to get it out and wave it around until the person with the bigger one starts to wonder if his is really as big as he thinks it is.

[crimson king]

Sometimes even though you know you have the smaller willy you just have to get it out and wave it around until the person with the bigger one starts to wonder if his is really as big as he thinks it is.

Thank you,I needed a giggle after the day I've had.