Sunday Services Delivery – National Agreement

 Sunday Services Delivery – National Agreement

 

Discussions have continued with Royal Mail through the summer regarding the above which was separated out of the overall discussions to concentrate on the delivery aspect whilst other talks concentrated on the Enquiry Offices. The trial of Sunday Deliveries within the M25 area was designed to improve the weekend service provision for customers, defend current volumes and provide opportunities for growth and the potential for new products.

 

Whilst there has been some problems with the Sunday Deliveries it is now agreed to maintain this service within the M25 on a revised operational basis with responsibility transferring to the Eastern Region.

 

The new national agreement is based on a CWU option that was placed before Royal Mail back in May, and whilst it is not entirely in line with that option we believe it is sufficient and will enable the Sunday Delivery Service to continue. There has been a further rationalisation of the number of delivery routes to try and make the operation more cost effective. It should also be noted that Special Delivery items are not included, however T48 items are included. The option we have agreed provides a more centralised control which should prove to be more efficient.

 

Nationally agreed terms and conditions have been maintained and we believe that the continuation of this service will enable us to examine other delivery services that can be provided going forward.

 

Full accountability of the Sunday operation will move to London Central and its management hierarchy i.e. Sunday Manager, DOM, DSM and DD. Delivery routes as defined in the attached agreement will operate out of London Central (CL Routes), with remaining routes run from Mail Centre’s acting as satellite hubs (MC Routes). Plant Weekend Managers will be responsible for handing staff their work, vehicles and equipment on arrival at the unit.

 

All pre-work and any operational issues on the day will initially be dealt with by the Sunday delivery manager at London Central. The Sunday delivery operation is planned on the basis of 750 items and will be performed between 0800-1800hrs (7 Hour attendances) depending on location and resource options. Duty structures and routes will be agreed in each of the locations. Individuals performing conveyance between MCs will be paid any additional hours required. Delivery routes will include T24 & 48 products and will run 52 weeks per year unless agreed otherwise.

 

 

 

 
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Whilst the operation will become business as usual at the sites included the Sunday Delivery Service will remain under the auspices of the JWG and will provide regular updates to the Integrated Delivery Programme. This will include exploring further opportunities for growth and possible extension to other areas of the UK.

 

The agreement is expected to go live on the 11th October 2015 and will be formally reviewed in 12 months; no changes will be introduced without the agreement of both parties during this period.

 

Any enquiries to Bob Gibson’s Office, quoting reference 530 Email address: mstewart@cwu.org

 

Yours Sincerely

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Bob Gibson

CWU Assistant Secretary – Outdoor

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