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Quadrant Increase CWU have been informed of an intended price increase. We have sent a response to the business rejecting their proposal based on the fact that they have levelled the majority of increases at breakfast bars. We have informed management that in our opinion their actions will drive employees to our competitors in respect of local cafes, supermarkets and sandwich delivery vans. This at a time when the CWU are encouraging our members to utilise the current facilities at every available opportunity.

 

We have requested an urgent meeting between ourselves, Royal Mail and Quadrant to discuss the matter further and have insisted that no increase takes place until the discussions have been concluded.

Pensions Reform - Members have voted against Managements pension proposals

 

New Royal Mail Standard Issue Magnum Shoes & Boots -Further discussions have taken place with Royal Mail's Head of Assets Support and Programmes to clarify progress on resolving outstanding problems with the current standard issue footwear.

On behalf of Royal Mail, the manufacturers "Hi-Tech Magnum" and "SATRA" (the world's leading footwear research, technology and product evaluation centre) are working on a revised design with Royal Mail but it has not yet been through the exhaustive testing which Royal Mail will need to complete before it can be considered for general introduction and at present those involved are not in a position to say whether it will prove to be superior. As you would expect, the development of any industrial footwear is a lengthy and complex process that has to be thorough and Royal Mail are keen to ensure that the footwear isn't replaced with a design that hasn't yet been proven to meet the required improved performance standards.  

The timetable recently discussed with the Union - aiming for orders to commence in April and introduction of the new improved design shoe and boot by August referred to Royal Mail's 'best estimates' for Royal Mail to start placing orders with the Manufacturers. It needs to be made clear therefore that Royal Mail will not be able to accept individual orders for the redesigned footwear range in April as much as they may like to.

 

 


 

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