Manpower Close The Gap Campaign – EDM No 833

As part of Phase 2 of Close The Gap Campaign where the CWU continues to build political awareness an Early Day Motion (EDM) No 833 has now been put down by Hugh Gaffney MP for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill:

Please click on the link which will take you to the EDM:

AGENCY WORKERS AND THE SWEDISH DEROGATION

http://www.parliament.uk/edm/2017-19/833

Branches should use the model letters to write to their MP, irrespective of party, asking them to support the EDM and where possible Manpower members should seek a meeting with their MP to discuss how they can lend their support.

Alternatively, Branches and members can tweet their MP asking them if they are prepared to support the EDM using the hashtag #CloseTheGap

Also find attached an updated summary sheet explaining the main points of the campaign that can be used when meeting or speaking to MPs.

Any queries should be addressed to Sally Bridge sabridge@cwu.org

https://www.cwu.org/campaign/close-the-gap/

Yours sincerely,

Sally Bridge

National Officer

LTB 040.2018 Manpower Close The Gap Campaign – EDM No 833 23.01.18

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BTPFS Sanitary Provision

Following representation to BTPFS regarding the sanitary provision across the BT Estate we have now received an update from the business.

With respect to the provision of sanitary bins in the operational and unoccupied BT Estate, BTPFS are progressing well although the timeline with PHS – which is the waste licensed waste carrier providing disposal and recycling – and the production of so many new bins is causing some delay.

However, in summary:

• BTPFS will be installing 4825 additional buildings with a PHS serviced sanitary provision.

• One bin per building, in either the unisex or ladies toilet.

• The roll out is due to commence during Q4.

• BTPFS are finalising the timeline with PHS, this centres around the large amount of new bins which PHS have to manufacture.

Any questions should be addressed to Sally Bridge sabridge@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

Sally Bridge

National Officer

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Working Time Directive (WTD)

Branches and Representatives will be aware that Royal Mail has recently issued a communication to managers in a number of areas relating to the Working Time Directive (WTD). A copy of the document is attached for your information.

The document makes reference to managers ensuring compliance with a range of issues covered by the WTD including night worker regulations, young worker regulations, Scheduled Attendance arrangements and the maximum working week (with or without the opt out). The communication refers operational managers to a new portal allowing them to access data on hours worked to ensure their units adhere to the terms of the WTD.

Branches are reminded that national discussions with the business are currently taking place regarding night workers and the WTD, that no agreement or revised wording has been agreed with the CWU and that longstanding working practices set out in the Way Forward Agreement should continue unchanged unless advised by CWU Headquarters.

Following correspondence with the CWU, Royal Mail has now removed the references to the night workers average and the Scheduled Attendance limits while these remain the subject of national talks with the Union.

CWU Representatives should therefore ensure that if local management attempt to change working practices on Scheduled Attendance limits and night workers hours, the previous advice set out in LTBs 448/17 and 459/17 should continue to be followed. If local managers fail to comply with the terms of our current agreements then a disagreement should be registered via the IR Framework and the status quo should apply.

Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to the DGS(P) Department.

Yours sincerely

 

Terry Pullinger

Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

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Attachment 1 to LTB036-18 – ROYAL MAIL COMMUNICATION ON WTD

Election of:

• Royal Mail Divisional Representatives – 2018

• Royal Mail Divisional Representatives (Substitute) – 2018

• Royal Mail Divisional Chair – 2018

Royal Mail Divisional Representatives & Royal Mail Divisional Representative (Sub) 

Nominations are invited from Branches within the relevant divisions for the position of Royal Mail Divisional Representative (2 per division) and Royal Mail Divisional Representative (Substitute – 1 per Division) for the following divisions:

Anglia

London

Midland

North East

North Wales/North West

Scotland/Northern Ireland

South Central

South East

South West/South Wales

The term of office for these positions is two years and the successful candidates will take up office at the conclusion of the election (28 February 2018), however candidates should be aware that the above positions and divisions are currently under review by the CWU & Royal Mail and therefore the term of office may be subject to change prior to the conclusion of the 2 year term.

Nomination forms are available on request from the Senior Deputy General Secretary Department. Completed forms must be signed by the Branch Secretary and Branch Chair or accredited deputies and the nomine and should be returned to Tony Kearns, Senior Deputy General Secretary by 6 February 2018 (14:00).

The timetable for the election is as follows:

Nominations Open: 23 January 2018

Nominations Close: 6 February 2018 (14:00)

Ballot Papers dispatched: 14 February 2018

Ballot Close: 28 February 2018 (first post)

If ballots are required for the positions of RM Divisional Representative and RM Divisional Representative (Substitute) they will be conducted on an individual member ballot basis and the ballots will be run in accordance with the CWU guidelines for Senior Regional/Field Official elections, which are attached for your information.

Royal Mail Divisional Chair

Nominations are invited from Branches within the relevant divisions for the position of Divisional Chair:

Anglia

London

Midland

North East

North Wales/North West

Scotland/Northern Ireland

South Central

South East

South West/South Wales

The term of office for these positions is two years and the successful candidates will take up office at the conclusion of the election (28 February 2018), however candidates should be aware that the above positions and divisions are currently under review by the CWU & Royal Mail and therefore the term of office may be subject to change prior to the conclusion of the 2 year term.

Nomination forms are available on request from the Senior Deputy General Secretary Department. Completed forms must be signed by the Branch Secretary and Branch Chair or accredited deputies and the nominee, and should be returned to Tony Kearns, Senior Deputy General Secretary by 6 February 2018 (14:00).

The timetable for the election is as follows:

Nominations Open: 23 January 2018

Nominations Close: 6 February 2018 (14:00)

Ballot Papers dispatched: 14 February 2018

Ballot Close: 28 February 2018 (first post)

If ballots are required for the position of RM Divisional Chair they will be conducted on a branch ballot basis and therefore paragraphs 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the attached Guidelines are not applicable on this occasion.

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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Magnum Bandera Trainer – Feedback Process Update

Dear Colleagues,

Further to LTB 008/18, dated the 12th January 2018 in regards to the Magnum Bandera Trainer Feedback Process.

Following a few enquires to the Outdoor Department, it can be confirmed that the Royal Mail Magnum Bandera Trainer trials online questionnaire will now be made available to those members who request it in a paper version by their relevant manager (copy also attached), with the manager also being responsible to ensure that the complete questionnaire is forwarded on.

It is noted that this Magnum Bandera Trainer trial feedback process (which has the potential of involving some 12,000 individuals) would be better facilitated via an on-line questionnaire system. However, it is equally important to ensure that those individuals who wish to give feedback can do so in a format which best suits them, and which will hopefully ensure a higher level of feedback than we have seen previously with such footwear trials.

It is hoped that this clarification is of assistance in terms of any local level queries received, however, it may take a few days for this to filter down to Delivery Office Manager level. Therefore, if Branches and Representatives are still having difficulties in this regard, can they please direct any questions on the above to the Outdoor Department, reference 500, email address: outdoorsecretary@cwu.org.

Yours sincerely,

 

Mark Baulch

Assistant Secretary

LTB 031.18 – Magnum Bandera Trainer Feedback Process Update

Magnum Bandera non safety trainer survey – Hardcopy

Election of CWU Delegates to the TUC Equality Conferences – 2018

Further to LTB 691/17 Dated 21st December 2017, at the close of nominations on the 18th January 2018 the following have been received.

TUC WOMENS CONFERENCE

Postal

NEC Member No Nominations Received

 

4 Lay Members

Rachel Daley

Bristol & District Amal*ElectedClare Drummond

Greater Manchester*ElectedKath Kelly

Newcastle Amal*Elected

 

Telecoms & Financial Services

NEC Member

Julia Upton

East Midlands*Elected 

3 Lay Members

 

Sylvia Beckett

Capital, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Mid Wales The Marches & North Staffs, Portsmouth,West Sussex & IOW, Scotland No 1*ElectedMel Gorrie

Scotland No 1, Capital, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Mid Wales The Marches & North Staffs, Portsmouth,West Sussex & IOW*ElectedJean Sharrocks

North East, Capital, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Mid Wales,The Marches & North Staffs, Portsmouth, West Sussex & IOW, Scotland No 1*Elected 

 

 

TUC BLACK WORKERS CONFERENCE

Postal

 

NEC Member No Nominations Received

 

4 Lay Members (1 Woman) BALLOT REQUIRED

Adam Alarakhia

Leicestershire Linford Gibbons

Nottingham District Amal Bola Omoyeni

South Midlands Postal Sajid Shaikh

Birmingham District Amal Ian Taylor

Greater Manchester 

 

Telecoms & Financial Services

NEC Member

Tom Cooper

Leicester & Midshires*Elected 

3 Lay Members (1 Woman)

Sylvia Beckett

Capital, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Mid Wales The Marches & North Staffs, Portsmouth West Sussex & IOW, Scotland No 1*ElectedColin Bell

South London Surrey & North Hampshire

*ElectedPagget Lewis

Capital, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Mid Wales The Marches & North Staffs, Portsmouth West Sussex & IOW, Scotland No 1*Elected 

TUC DISABLED WORKERS CONFERENCE

Postal 

NEC Member No Nominations Received

 

4 Lay Members (1 Woman) BALLOT REQUIRED

Adam Alarakhia

LeicestershireMark Anthony Bastiani

London South West Postal Tony Pedel

York & District Amal Tony Sneddon

Scotland No 5 Lee Starr Elliott

Bristol & District Amal

Telecoms & Financial Services

NEC Member

Tom Cooper

Leicester & Midshires*Elected

3 Lay Members (1 Woman)

Jonathan Bellshaw

Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Capital, Mersey, Mid Wales The Marches & North Staffs, Portsmouth West Sussex & IOW, Scotland No 1* ElectedJacky Morrey

Mid Wales The Marches & North Staffs, Capital, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Portsmouth West Sussex & IOW, Scotland No 1* ElectedPeter Sharrocks

North East, Capital, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Mid Wales The Marches & North Staffs, Portsmouth West Sussex & IOW, Scotland No 1* Elected

TUC LGBT CONFERENCE

 

Postal

NEC Member No Nominations Received

4 Lay Members (1 Woman)

 

Helen Cooper

Western Counties*ElectedSuzanne Dorritt

Newcastle Amal*Elected 

 

Telecoms & Financial Services

NEC Member

Dave Tee

Mid Wales The Marches & North Staffs*Elected 

 

3 Lay Members (1 Woman) BALLOT REQUIRED

John Monk

London & West Jacky Morrey

Mid Wales The Marches & North Staffs, Capital, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Portsmouth, West Sussex & IOW, Scotland No 1 Jean Sharrocks

North East, Capital, Lincolnshire & South Yorks, Mersey, Mid Wales The Marches & North Staffs, Portsmouth, West Sussex & IOW, Scotland No 1 Duncan Strivens

South London Surrey & North Hampshire

The timetable for the ballot is as follows:

Despatch ballot papers: 25 January 2018

Ballot closes:   8 February 2018 (14:00)

Any enquiries regarding this Letter to Branches should be addressed to the Senior Deputy General Secretary’s Department on telephone number 020 8971 7237, or email address sdgs@cwu.org.

Yours sincerely,

TONY KEARNS

SENIOR DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY

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LINDA ROY – CWU NATIONAL OFFICER

The purpose of this LTB is to announce that Linda Roy, CWU National Officer, has decided to leave the union at the end of February 2018.

The CWU would wish to place on record our sincere thanks for the work Linda has done on behalf of our members over many years.

Linda was elected to the Postal Executive and NEC in 1995 to 2002 and subsequently became the Assistant Secretary Equal Opportunities in 2008.

Linda Roy has made an immense contribution to the union and has led a number of very important initiatives to take forward our Equality Agenda. Linda has also been a role model and good example to women across the whole union and has demonstrated her own strength of character to the union and our members throughout her career.

In due course, we will ensure Linda’s contribution is properly recognised. In the meantime, we know that Branches, Representatives and members will join us in thanking Linda and wish her all the best for the future.

Finally, we will advise Branches prior to Linda’s departure on the arrangements that will be put in place to ensure the work and services provided by the Equality Department will be maintained.

Any enquiries on the above LTB should be addressed to the gsoffice@cwu.org.

Yours sincerely

Dave Ward

General Secretary

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Childcare Vouchers – Changes in 2018

The Government has changed the way childcare vouchers will be applied from 1st April 2018. Further information can be found on how the scheme works at:

https://www.gov.uk/expenses-and-benefits-childcare

However, if people wish to join the existing scheme they will need to contact the company by 16th February 2018. Anyone already in the scheme can continue as normal.

Could Branches please ensure that members are informed of this change.

Attached to this LTB is the BT communications giving further details.

Any enquiries from Branches regarding this LTB should be referred to my office in the first instance.

Yours sincerely

Dave Jukes

Assistant Secretary

LTB 029.2018 – Childcare Vouchers – Changes in 2018

Attachment 1 – LTB 029.2018

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Air Pollution – A Trade Union Issue, Free Half Day Course, London, Friday 9th February 2018, from 1.00pm – 4.00pm (Organised jointly by the Hazards Campaign & Greener Jobs Alliance)

To: All Branches

Dear Colleagues,

The Hazards Campaign and Greener Jobs Alliance are jointly providing this free of charge half day course in London entitled ‘Air Pollution – A Trade Union Issue’ and CWU Health and Safety and other Reps can register for a place. Numbers are limited so apply as soon as possible.

Air pollution in the UK is a public health emergency. Over 40,000 people die each year from causes linked to the air that they breathe – more than obesity and alcohol combined.

Workers are exposed to and create pollution to fulfil contractual obligations to employers. It is an occupational health issue that employers take little responsibility for.

Attending this course will help you to:

• Examine why air pollution is both a workplace issue and a public health one

• Find out about air pollution busting Citizen Science techniques

• Create action plans to deal with workplace exposures

• Create action plans to meaningfully engage in air pollution with local councils

• Share experience, knowledge and ideas

Venue:

GMB Euston Office

22 Stephenson Way

Euston

London

NW1 2HD

Date: Friday 9th February 2018

Time: 1pm – 4pm

A ‘Free’ Lunch will be provided.

Lunch

Registration: To register for a ‘Free’ place please e-mail: janet@gmhazards.org.uk

For further information please call Janet Newsham on Tel: 0161 6367558

Yours sincerely

Dave Joyce

National Health, Safety & Environment Officer

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Air Pollution course London A5 Email

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