ROYAL MAIL: WEEKLY PAID STAFF 

ROYAL MAIL: WEEKLY PAID STAFF 

Yesterday, Royal Mail made the Union aware of a problem that could have led to some staff not being paid on time. We were assured the company was doing all it could to resolve the problem and we were kept advised of progress during the course of the day. Since it was not clear that anyone would be adversely affected, both Royal Mail and CWU decided not to issue communications until the outcome was definite.

 

In the late afternoon the company were, I quote “confident” that people would be paid on time and the attached note to managers was issued around 10.30 yesterday evening.

 

Some of our Representatives became aware of contingency plans which had been put in place in the event some staff did not receive their wages paid into their building society or bank account; fortunately these have not been needed or used.

 

It is clear that Royal Mail has worked hard to avert a potentially serious failure. However, if there are any individual problems with this week’s pay, these should be reported to their line manager in first instance. If branches are aware of problems, I would be grateful if these could be advised to my office as soon as possible

 

Any queries about the contents of this LTB should be addressed to the DGS (P) Department quoting reference LTB 459/15.

 

Yours sincerely,
 

Ray Ellis ​

A/Deputy General Secretary (P)​

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Managers’ Update

 

Message from Jon Millidge – Group HR Director

 

 

 

9 July 2015

 

 

 

Please brief your team about this message as soon as possible. 
I want to let you know that, owing to technical issues, some weekly paid colleagues have been paid a little earlier this week (i.e. Thursday). Others will be paid a little later than normal on Friday. But, all should receive their pay during Friday. 
I hope this will not cause anyone unexpected problems and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Jon Millidge
Group HR Director