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Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on June 29, 2007, 02:55:25 pm
Not only are they on strike today but also next Friday and the following Monday.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: goldencup on June 29, 2007, 07:13:02 pm
I don't think they're getting much sympathy.  Why do they think they deserve so much more money?  A friend of mine became a postman fairly recently and he says it's the cushiest job he's had in his life.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: oldspice on June 29, 2007, 07:54:49 pm
I heard one on the radio say his basic pay is 21,000 before overtime and bonuses etc. That's not much less than I earn and, without boasting or wishing to appear big-headed, I am quite highly qualified, I work long hours and I do a job as important as delivering the post. I don't get any overtime or bonuses though!
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: goldencup on June 30, 2007, 10:09:34 am
Well it's way over what I earn, I'm also quite highly qualified, have a lot of responsibility and live in a town with one of the highest costs of living in the country.Angry  I may consider becoming a postman....
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: smurfboy on June 30, 2007, 01:14:00 pm
Why do they think they deserve more money when mail is often delivered on time, or lost altogether? Surely if you're doing a GOOD job, that's when you deserve extra!
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on June 30, 2007, 06:25:19 pm
I thought they were striking over work conditions not pay.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: goldencup on June 30, 2007, 07:11:19 pm
The bit I heard was definitely about pay - they want to receive the 'National average'.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: goldencup on June 30, 2007, 07:15:50 pm

"The Royal Mail's figures are as ridiculous as their pay offer," said general secretary Billy Hayes. "Our reports say that 95% of postal workers went on strike (on Friday), demonstrating overwhelming support for a decent pay rise and against cuts in services and jobs.


"The Royal Mail has been in denial about its workforce rejecting a 2.5% pay offer and is now in denial about the overwhelming support for the strike."

Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on July 02, 2007, 01:06:23 am
I would hate to deliver mail, trudging about in bad weather.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: smurfboy on July 02, 2007, 02:41:28 pm
Bloody boring by the sound of it.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on July 02, 2007, 05:21:10 pm
 Dog%205  Mailman 





Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on July 02, 2007, 09:20:07 pm
Now the postal depot is telling me they will not strike this Friday.  I wish they would make their minds up.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: Forth Bridges on July 02, 2007, 09:47:07 pm
there Not striking beacsue of the Money:

there on strike Because government want to shut down 87 Crown post offices and move them in to WH SMith

Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: silverslik1 on July 02, 2007, 10:02:33 pm
they get the best benefits and dont have to work during some of the days and their hours are limited- i dont think they should be complaining that much        
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on July 02, 2007, 10:22:49 pm
I think they have every right to complain.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: smurfboy on July 03, 2007, 02:03:59 pm
What about?
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: goldencup on July 03, 2007, 05:21:16 pm
Put that key away Loulou.Wink
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: Scarlet Passion on July 03, 2007, 07:42:22 pm
Does anyone have any idea if this will delay the delivery of the new Harry Potter book? If so the man from our local garage will be really upset.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: goldencup on July 03, 2007, 09:28:56 pm
No it won't.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: Scarlet Passion on July 03, 2007, 10:11:20 pm
Thankyou goldencup. Smile
 

It was just that he mentions it every time we go for petrol, we've been having the countdown for weeks now, and he gets more and more excited each week. Big%20smile

And of course the thought of a grown man breaking down in the middle of a petrol station, when all I've gone in for is a few pounds worth of unleaded holds no appeal at all. LOL
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: Forth Bridges on July 03, 2007, 10:24:28 pm

Quote from: 623058
there Not striking beacsue of the Money:

there on strike Because government want to shut down 87 Crown post offices and move them in to WH SMith



I agree with them stirking for this reason!
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: goldencup on July 04, 2007, 09:14:29 am
Quote from: Scarlet Passion
Thankyou goldencup. Smile
 

It was just that he mentions it every time we go for petrol, we've been having the countdown for weeks now, and he gets more and more excited each week. Big%20smile

And of course the thought of a grown man breaking down in the middle of a petrol station, when all I've gone in for is a few pounds worth of unleaded holds no appeal at all. LOL

 

LOL Well I know that the library copies (all 100 of them) are arriving by special courier in a locked case to be opened at midnight.  We're having a special HP party.
goldencup2007-07-04 08:15:21
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on July 04, 2007, 09:22:15 am
Quote from: 623058
Quote from: 623058
there Not striking beacsue of the Money:

there on strike Because government want to shut down 87 Crown post offices and move them in to WH SMith


I agree with them stirking for this reason!

So do I.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: Scarlet Passion on July 04, 2007, 04:44:51 pm
Quote from: goldencup
 
LOL Well I know that the library copies (all 100 of them) are arriving by special courier in a locked case to be opened at midnight.  We're having a special HP party.

Ooooh you lucky things. That means if you're fast readers you will be able to have finished the book before the library even opens in the morning!

You will be one of the very first people to have read the new Harry Potter goldencup!

I hope you have a really fantastic party. Are you dressing up and having things like Hogwarts sandwiches and owl shaped biscuits and Harry Potter punch to drink?

And if it is fancy dress who are you going as? My mum says I remind her of moaning Myrtle. LOL

Oh I wish I knew someone who was having a Harry Potter party now!

I want to come!Cry

Have a brilliant time. Big%20smile

 
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: goldencup on July 09, 2007, 12:48:22 am

I won't be one of the first people to read it as I haven't reserved a copy.  I may buy one at some point as my sons have all of the others but I haven't even read the last two yet.


I don't think the staff will be wearing fancy dress (I hope not anyway) but the kids who've reserved the book are invited to do so. 

 

I'm sure it will be a fun evening.Wink
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on July 09, 2007, 10:16:08 pm
Go on GC , get dressed up.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on July 13, 2007, 10:33:03 am

Royal mail are striking today.

Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on July 27, 2007, 07:48:35 pm
Royal mail are striking tomorrow so expect no mail in the morning.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: on July 27, 2007, 10:07:04 pm
No wonder they're losing business.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: on July 27, 2007, 11:05:15 pm
Write a letter of complaint.
Title: Royal Mail strike
Post by: loulou on July 27, 2007, 11:25:52 pm
LOL