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For the attention of:

Postal Branches

Divisional Representatives

Area/Unit Distribution Representatives

Dear Colleagues

NATIONAL AGREEMENT ON THE USE OF TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT WITHIN REGIONAL LOGISTICS (AREA DISTRIBUTION) – NOTTINGHAM TRIAL OUTPUTS AND NATIONAL DEPLOYMENT

Branches will be aware of the contents of LTB 56/15, circulated on 27th January 2015 that the department concluded the above National agreement on the use of Telemetry Equipment in the 7.5t Area Distribution Fleet. It was agreed that the phased Nationaldeployment of this new equipment supplied by Microlise was to be preceded by joint trial activity at Nottingham Mail Centre.  The trial activity at Nottingham has now been concluded and the outputs are being jointly assessed.  In particular discussions are focusing on the content, effectiveness and delivery of associated training packages for drivers and Transport Admin staff to ensure that it is fit for purpose.

The department has received a number of enquiries from units where management were insisting that the equipment would be fully deployed on Monday, 11th May.  While 11thMay was the business’ preferred date for the commencement of the deployment the agreed position remains that, while the equipment is currently being fitted to vehicles and commissioned, no National deployment will take place until all outstanding issues have been resolved.

Against this backdrop and to provide clarity, following a meeting with the business on 5thMay 2015 the following short Joint Statement has been agreed for circulation.

Royal Mail Logistics and the CWU met on 5thApril 2015 to review the outputs of the 7.5t telemetry trial at Nottingham Mail Centre.  Following that review it has been agreed that further work is required on the associated training packages for all staff prior to National deployment of the telemetry equipment. A further meeting has been scheduled on 15thMay in Nottingham to review progress and it is anticipated that training arrangements will be finalised.  During this period telemetry equipment will continue to be fitted and commissioned in vehicles; however it is agreed that the equipment will not be operationally deployed or used at any site until the National discussions have been concluded.  

Branches and Representatives are requested to ensure that the content of this LTB is brought to the attention of CWU members. 

Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to Terry Pullinger, Assistant Secretary, e-mail: dwyatt@cwu.org or shayman@cwu.org quoting reference number: 518.02

Yours sincerely

Terry Pullinger

Assistant Secretary

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Autism

Bespoke Door 2 Door Item 5^th and 6^th May 2015

Branches and CWU representatives should by now be aware of a D2D drop scheduled for delivery on the 5^th and 6^th of May 2015 on behalf of the Labour Party. The items are due delivery on the days in question in line with the terms of the contract agreed between the Labour Party and Royal Mail. Due to the urgency of this contract and the lateness of the formal discussions we have agreed with Royal Mail that they will pay the current pence per item rate appropriate to the delivery unit for the delivery of the items in line with the national agreement covering the delivery of election material.

It is important that the delivery units affected enter into dialogue immediately to put plans in place to deal with the items.

The joint statement is designed to help CWU representatives and DOMs arrive at sensible operational arrangements through local dialogue. Whatever was agreed in respect of resourcing to workload for next week will need to be reviewed to varying degrees in light of the joint statement and the fall to earth of the items. Overall this contract applies to just over 4000 delivery routes and less that 10% of delivery addresses, so there are many units who will not be affected.

Serious consideration will need to be given to the provision of replenishment and any feeder runs required to support this; it is important that H&S issues are taken fully into consideration indoor and outdoor.

Attached to this LTB are the agreed Joint Statement and the files containing the postcodes, delivery routes and numbers of items due for delivery on each of the days.

It would be appreciated if all Branches could please ensure that this LTB is circulated to all Delivery offices and CWU Delivery representatives without delay.

Any enquiries to Bob Gibson’s Office, quoting reference 230.03

Email address: hnutley@cwu.org or Mstewart@cwu.org

Yours sincerely

Bob Gibson – CWU Assistant Secretary    

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15LTB298 (2)        d2d day one      d2d Tuesday     d2dwednesday

CWU Annual Conference 2015 – Equality Social Event

The department would like to thank everyone who attended the equality social event and helped to make it a tremendous success.  Special thanks go to all the Branches who made a cash donation or gave prizes for the raffle.  As a result of your kindness we raised £172 for our nominated charity the ‘Bournemouth Churches Housing Association’.  

Once again, many thanks to all who took part and see you next year.

Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be referred to the Equal Opportunities Department. 

Yours sincerely

Linda Roy​

National Equality Officer​

CWU BLACK AND ETHNIC MINORITY MEMBERS LEADERSHIP 1

The CWU is committed to encouraging more BME members to get involved in the union at all levels because we believe this makes us stronger and more relevant in the workplace. This newly designed course can be delivered over two or three days and includes a full programme of group activities, presentations and guest speakers all facilitated by experienced CWU tutors.

Aims of the programme:

This course is designed to:

• Help BME members become more active in the CWU
• Develop a better understanding of what unions are and how they work
• Provide an opportunity to build effective support and networks for BME activists
• Develop new ideas for how BME members can work at the heart of the CWU
• To help YOU become more active in the CWU

Who should attend?

Any new BME activists who have recently taken on any role in the CWU and BME members who are considering getting more active in the CWU. You can work for any of the companies where we have a presence and don’t worry if you haven’t attended any union events or courses before, our tutors will be there to support you and you’ll find that union learning is a lot of fun, providing great opportunities for discussion, networking and sharing ideas and experiences.

This course is designed to ensure that everyone gets the chance to participate fully through working in small groups, taking part in group discussions, role play and practical exercises.

RELEASE

This course does not attract paid release from the employers that we work with.

DATES

The following Black and Ethnic Minority Members Leadership course is currently scheduled to take place at the CWU Education and Training Centre at Alvescot Lodge.

• Friday 3^rd – Sun 5^th July 2015 (Closing date for applications – Friday 5^th June)

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