Dear Colleagues,
Payroll Processing Monthly Paid Employees 

Further to LTB 122/16 circulated on 26th February 2016, in which the Department advised Branches that the technical difficulties experienced by Royal Mail may also have had an affect on some monthly paid members’ pay, the business has now confirmed that this is the case.  

In order to assist and update those members affected, Royal Mail has issued the attached Managers’ update and Q&A.

Branches are asked to ensure that this information is circulated to all local Representatives and Area Representatives so that they are fully informed on the situation and in a position to respond to any enquiries they may receive.

Any enquiries in relation to the content of this LTB should be addressed to the DGSP Department.
Yours sincerely,                    

             
Terry Pullinger                    

Deputy General Secretary (Postal)    
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LTB 126/16 – Payroll Processing Monthly Paid Employees

Managers Update

Re-Issued Royal Mail & CWU National Joint Statement Doorstep Scanning of Products

Further to LTB 666/15 issued to Branches on 14^th October 2015.

Branches and Representatives will recall that the department previously reported that the scanning of items with 2D barcodes would commence on Monday 19^th October 2015 in the Cheshire and Merseyside Delivery Director Area and was then due to commence nationally from the 25^th January 2016.

However, unbeknown to the CWU Outdoor Department the national roll out did not commence on the due date and we have now been informed today, over a month later that national rollout will now commence from the 4th April 2016.

A WTLL brief has been produced along with necessary communications to explain the change and these will be communicated from w/c 14^th March 2016 and information on 2D Barcodes and Scanning will be displayed across all units.

It would be appreciated if Branches/CWU representatives could inform the department if the activities referred to above do not commence as scheduled this time around.

Any enquiries to Bob Gibson’s Office, quoting reference 530.

Email address:Outdoorsecretary@cwu.org

Yours sincerely

Bob Gibson

CWU Assistant Secretary

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CWU National Joint Statement on 2D Scanning 29022016

Weekly Payroll Processing 24 February 2016
You may well have received, or be aware of, a communication issued by Royal Mail management regarding technical problems they have experienced which could affect weekly paid employees, specifically in regard to overtime payments.
Although the business has indicated that this may cause problems with regards to delay in payment, they were hopeful that the situation would be resolved swiftly. We now understand that this problem has been rectified but the business is mindful that there may be some issues in relation to underpayments being experienced by members.
A Questions and Answers document (attached to this LTB) has been produced by Royal Mail for local managers, however, its content may also assist in answering any concerns our members may have in this regard.
It should be noted that we have raised the potential issue of our members incurring financial hardship as a consequence of this particular problem, and the advice we have been given is that anyone in that position should speak to the helpline/HR Services Advice Centre on 0345 60 60 603.
Early reports indicated that only weekly paid members would be affected, however, at the time of writing this LTB we have been made aware that some monthly paid members may also have been affected. The business has been informed of this and have confirmed that they are currently investigating the matter. In the event that this is proved to be correct, a further update will be issued to Branches via this department.
Branches are asked to ensure that this information is circulated to all local Representatives and Area Representatives so that they are in a position to respond to any enquiries they may receive.
Any enquiries in relation to the content of this LTB should be addressed to the DGSP Department.
Yours sincerely,                                             
                          
 
Terry Pullinger                                               
Deputy General Secretary (Postal)                   
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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LTB 122-16 Weekly Payroll Processing 24 February 2016

Weekly payroll processing 24 Feb 2016

Update on CWU Website – (www.cwu.org)
As you may be aware, the CWU website (CWU.org) undertook a migration to a new host late last year.
On the whole, this has been a success with increased speeds and a better layout for mobile users.
We are aware though of several issues and continue to work with our host to rectify these.
Branches and members can assist with this process by reporting failed links to us as you discover them (these pages will come up as errors when you try to open links).
In addition to this, we have received reports some colleagues are no longer receiving LTBs since the migration. Please urge members and officials to sign up again via the members section of the website. Anyone still experiencing problems with or after this should contact us immediately.
Finally, it is our intention to fully review the main website in the coming weeks and months. This will cover design, content and accessibility. We welcome comments from branches and members on this.
For any questions relating to this LTB please contact Marcia Murray at mmurray@cwu.org

Yours sincerely
 
Chris Webb

Head of Communications, Engagement and Media
 

The result of the individual member ballot on the agreement on the Future Provision of FM Service to Royal Mail is as follows:
 
In favour of the agreement 1018 (97%)
Against the agreement 34 (3%)
Spoilt Papers 4
Turnout was just under 62%.
The employer has been informed of the result.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Branches and Representatives for all of their work in successfully delivering this agreement which makes possible the return of Romec to full Royal Mail control.
Any enquires for Engineers and Admin grades should be addressed to PTCS department, quoting reference PTC/RE/SN/335. 

Email address: djeffery@cwu.org
Any enquires for Cleaning grades should be addressed to the Outdoor department quoting reference 120.
Email address: outdoorsecretary@cwu.org
Yours sincerely
 

Ray Ellis Bob Gibson                     
Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary
         
 
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LTB 120/16 – Agreement on the Future Provision of FM Services to Royal Mail – Ballot Result

Election of: 
Royal Mail Divisional Representatives – 2016

Royal Mail Divisional Representatives (Substitute) – 2016

Further to LTB 068/16 dated 3rd February 2016 please find attached ballot results for the above elections. 
Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be addressed to the Senior Deputy General Secretary’s Department on telephone number 0208 971 7237 or email address sdgs@cwu.org. 
Yours sincerely 
 
Tony Kearns
Senior Deputy General Secretary
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LTB 119/16 – Election of Royal Mail Divisional Representatives 2016

Attachment 1 – RM Div Rep Ballot Results 2016

Joint Regional Learning Committee Networking Meeting
I would like to report that the Eastern, South East and London Regions’ have endorsed the decision of each of their respective Regional Learning Committees (RLC) to hold a Joint RLC networking meeting.
This is the first joint RLC networking event arranged by the three regions and agenda topics will include:
• Education Update from CWU Head of Education & Training

• Educational initiatives within the three regions

• Unionlearn events

• Learning at Work Week 2016

• CWU Left-Click
The meeting will be held:
Friday 4th March 2016 – 11.00am at CWU Head Office, 150 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1RX

The three RLCs are aiming to establish this as an annual meeting to share information, ideas and resources used across the regions to promote the varied range of learning services available to all CWU members, reps and officers. Branches are reminded that networking is an integral part of the duties of ULRs and is underpinned within the associated ACAS Code of Practice relating to time off for ULRs.
The meeting will start at 11am. Tea and coffee will be available on arrival and a buffet lunch will be provided.
All reps planning to attend will need a pass to be issued by CWU reception so please can you reply ASAP to the contacts below to confirm that you will be attending. Normal expenses protocols will apply.
Eastern: Richard Wilkins richard.wilkins@cwu-scp.org

London : Nick Bury londonrlandec@btconnect.com

South East: Steve Taylor cwu.sec.finsec@btinternet.com

Yours sincerely,

Trish Lavelle

Head of Education & Training
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LTB 116/16 – Joint Regional Learning Committee Networking Meeting