Haven't had a postal delivery since Thursday

Snakeeyes21

What is it with this country?
a little bit of snow and ice and the whole country grinds to a halt.

No wonder nobody has any sympathy for the royal mail workers, going on strike (for no reason) and then not pulling out all the stops to deliver at christmas.

The snow and ice hasnt stopped me cycling the 5 miles to and from work

neil9313

Best you get a job with RM then.

Snakeeyes21

Yes because thats the only answer.

Hows about the royal mail workers do the job they are paid to do?

There used to be a time when nothing would stop your postie getting your mail to you.

Not anymore, its, I might slip on some ice, I cant go out in the rain, My bag is too heavy, I dont want to work the full shift im paid to work.

No wonder royal mail is going under.

neil9313

Snakeeyes21 wrote: »

Yes because thats the only answer.

Hows about the royal mail workers do the job they are paid to do?

There used to be a time when nothing would stop your postie getting your mail to you.

Not anymore, its, I might slip on some ice, I cant go out in the rain, My bag is too heavy, I dont want to work the full shift im paid to work.

No wonder royal mail is going under.

When you get a job at RM let me know sir! I also read your post re the bus in Cornwall two faced or what sir? :rolleyes:

ranger1066

Snakeeyes21 wrote: »

Yes because thats the only answer.

Hows about the royal mail workers do the job they are paid to do?

There used to be a time when nothing would stop your postie getting your mail to you.

Not anymore, its, I might slip on some ice, I cant go out in the rain, My bag is too heavy, I dont want to work the full shift im paid to work.

No wonder royal mail is going under.

If they slip, they will then have to be paid sick pay, then may claim compensation from RM for having been made to go out in those conditions. From the posties ponint of view if he / she slips and injures themselves badly, they if like me will get full sick pay for a week then SSP which is nothing to live on when used to a higher wage and have bills / commitments to make.

If you are that concerned about the post, either ask to go and collect it or clear the paths outside your house and get your neighbours to do the same.

custardy

ranger1066 wrote: »

If they slip, they will then have to be paid sick pay, then may claim compensation from RM for having been made to go out in those conditions. From the posties ponint of view if he / she slips and injures themselves badly, they if like me will get full sick pay for a week then SSP which is nothing to live on when used to a higher wage and have bills / commitments to make.

If you are that concerned about the post, either ask to go and collect it or clear the paths outside your house and get your neighbours to do the same.

well i now have a nice broken finger,impressive bruise on my shoulder and nice cuts and grazes on my hands
that was my 3rd fall today
hit -11 last night in Edinburgh
maybe i should have complained my bag was too heavy?

Snakeeyes21

neil9313 wrote: »

When you get a job at RM let me know sir! I also read your post re the bus in Cornwall two faced or what sir? :rolleyes:

Not at all, driving a coach full of people is completely different to somebody walking.

Have any royal mail workers died from slipping on a bit of ice?

Didnt think so

Like I said, posties used to deliver in all weather, you're the ones who will be complaining when you lose your jobs when nobody uses royal mail because they are unable to deliver mail at an important time of the year.

How is it that couriers are able to deliver in this weather?

neil9313

Snakeeyes21 wrote: »

Not at all, driving a coach full of people is completely different to somebody walking.

Have any royal mail workers died from slipping on a bit of ice?

Didnt think so

Like I said, posties used to deliver in all weather, you're the ones who will be complaining when you lose your jobs when nobody uses royal mail because they are unable to deliver mail at an important time of the year.

How is it that couriers are able to deliver in this weather?

Is that the same couriers you are slagging off in another post? :rolleyes:

RM do delivery parcels by van :rolleyes: not just on foot.

You let me know when nobody uses RM to deliver :rolleyes:

Did you go to get your mail then? :rolleyes:

custardy

Snakeeyes21 wrote: »

Not at all, driving a coach full of people is completely different to somebody walking.

Have any royal mail workers died from slipping on a bit of ice?

Didnt think so

Like I said, posties used to deliver in all weather, you're the ones who will be complaining when you lose your jobs when nobody uses royal mail because they are unable to deliver mail at an important time of the year.

How is it that couriers are able to deliver in this weather?

and am i not on delivery?for doing it i now have an xmas of broken finger,bruises and cuts
FYI RM's new park and loop system uses vans for foot deliveries so the weather is very pertinent
yet again i had to get pushed out by passers by today as my van was stuck
as for 'just' walking
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2009/12/24/dad-carrying-two-year-old-killed-in-tragic-railway-station-fall-as-freeze-continues-to-grip-scotland-86908-21920219/

all the couriers delivering in all areas? i know they are not unless you want to prove me wrong?

neil9313

custardy wrote: »

and am i not on delivery?for doing it i now have an xmas of broken finger,bruises and cuts
FYI RM's new park and loop system uses vans for foot deliveries so the weather is very pertinent
yet again i had to get pushed out by passers by today as my van was stuck
as for 'just' walking
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2009/12/24/dad-carrying-two-year-old-killed-in-tragic-railway-station-fall-as-freeze-continues-to-grip-scotland-86908-21920219/

all the couriers delivering in all areas? i know they are not unless you want to prove me wrong?

I don't think you will get a reply to this somehow Custardy.