Originally Posted by webcrawler2050 (Post 34898773)

Without *sounding* like im trying to start something here as i'm not - l;earnt that lesson. I'm entitled to my "free" speach as long as they are within the terms of the forum - that said, I think this is a very touchy subject. RM workers want more, the "public" see a shocking service already and they collide. It's simple really.

Now onto the court issue. It seems to me a complete and utter waste of time. It seems this Union is pulling at straws. It seems, they are seriously trying to get under the nose or the RM bosses and seriously annoy them. RM will simply power everything they have at this, a team of barristars costing hundreds of thousands. Maybe, this union should stop and look at the bigger ppicture here. RM workers want more money and better standards, etc correct?

However, this union is forcing RM to defend it's self and waste alot of money at this court, that could be put into improovements. So is it a wonder, why RM arn't / can't do more? I'm I alone here?

Originally Posted by Druchii (Post 34898782)

You don't sound like you're trying to start anything to me! :)

I think spending money on the court case is something RM have to do versus giving a pay rise during a recession to their workers. They don't have to offer an additional payrise.
They do have to defend themselves, lest they lose by default.
(I also think it's probably cheaper to pay some barristers for one case, rather than an entire workforce more for years to come).

I also think it's rather irresponsible of the union to expect RM to allow the workers that caused the issue of a massive backlog, to be paid overtime while clearing it. This would only cost RM more money.

In fact, i think i do agree in a way with you, if only that the union is trying to cost RM money indirectly. (Or rather, that's what they're doing regardless of intentions).

Originally Posted by Druchii (Post 34898721)

I hope they get laughed out of court.

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 34898888)

Yeah because employment law is such a joke...

Originally Posted by Druchii (Post 34898913)

Not that. It's the way things are going

They offer a service to the paying public, they should be allowed to keep supplying that service despite the backlog these disputes cause.
Now, they normally employ extra people at this time of the year anyway, so, what's wrong with hiring a few more to ensure that the quality of service, and indeed, of the striking workers workload is up to par?

I mean, if they are striking, they're hardly going to love an extensive workload due to their actions. (Am i right in thinking that they were complaining about workloads and the time it takes to complete their normal jobs?).

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu;34899665[COLOR="Red"

]I am a strong union person,[/COLOR] but this strike is getting pathetic, How many times have they sat down for talks, several times and for what NOTHING, If talks are on offer, then sit down and talk and sort the problem, All the union has to do, is call off the strikes sit down and talk until a decision is made, l spoke to several postman today, and when l spoke to them, they laughed and said 'we are on strike Saturday' you lot are going to lose your jobs becuase of this silly strike, SIT DOWN AND TALK, AND STOP THE STRIKES.

Originally Posted by RizzyKing (Post 34899808)

Well i am supposed to be getting a hospital appointment through the post concerning a new treatment but i guess that will be delayed now as while my local posties are not striking the ones up the road are and thats where it's coming from. Maybe i am being selfish but this is affecting people very much and sorry but right now having a job is more important then having the perfect job.