JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN ROYAL MAIL AND THE CWU COVERING THE DEPLOYMENT OF INCLINE CONVEYORS FOR PARCEL SORTING IN THE MAIL CENTRE NETWORK

JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN ROYAL MAIL AND THE CWU COVERING THE DEPLOYMENT OF INCLINE CONVEYORS FOR PARCEL SORTING IN THE MAIL CENTRE NETWORK
 
Dear Colleagues
Branches and representatives will be aware that in line with the Agenda for Growth commitment to a more collaborative mutual interest working model, the department has been pursuing a standardised policy approach with the business in order to address operating/equipment issues across the Mail Centre network.
In line with the above commitment trial activity has been taking place in relation to the use of Incline Conveyors for Parcel Sorting under an agreed Terms of Reference at Leeds, Aberdeen, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Tyneside, Glasgow, Northern Ireland, Gatwick & Home Counties North Mail Centres.
Variations on methods were trialed at the respective sites and the outputs of the trial have been reviewed by the joint Trial Coordination Working Group. This review has highlighted the option developed at Edinburgh and Glasgow Mail Centres as the best method. Mail Centres using the standard conveyors for parcel sorting will be expected to move to the standard method. The list of affected Mail Centres is attached to the Joint Statement at Annex 2.
The only exception will be Home Counties North Mail Centre who will operate their current method, due to the length of the conveyor, but will migrate to the standard method once these conveyors reach their end of life and require replacement.
To facilitate the deployment of this equipment a Joint Statement has been concluded with the business and endorsed by the Postal Executive and is attached for information. Colleagues will note that in line with previous agreements the Joint Statement provides for continued full CWU involvement in the deployment activity.
The appropriate safety documentation has also been finalised and agreed for the safe use of this piece of equipment and can be viewed by clicking the following link: http://www.cwu.org/media/7575/rm-parcels-sortation-with-conveyors.pdf.
Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to Davie Robertson, Assistant Secretary, email: dwyatt@cwu.org or shayman@cwu.org quoting reference number: 715.13
Yours sincerely
 
Davie Robertson

Assistant Secretary
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LTB 418-16 Joint Statement Between Royal Mail and the CWU Covering the Deployment of Incline Conveyors

JS Incline Conveyors for Parcel Sorting 05.07.16