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Carrigans po: International Damage being done to An Post's reputation

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:14:54 PST

As can be seen from the links below, this issue is damaging An Post's reputation abroad. I imagine It could have been handled better than this. Surely someone could have seen where this was going to go . This poor woman traumatised with guns, then sacked as well!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10799464

http://www.londonwired.co.uk/news.php/78257-Postmistress-sacked-for-armed-robbery-security-failings

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/radiofoyle/programmes/sarahbrett/

Allegedely, An Post ignore call for better security

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:05:24 PST

From the Examiner "The husband of a postmistress in Co Donegal last night claimed that An Post have completely ignored their calls for better security around their homes."

The battle of Baltinglass: are we heading for the battle of Carrigans PO

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:58:45 PST

An Post should take note of this and avoid History repeating itself, even though the cause of the conflict may differ it seems to be going in the same direction, with lots of local support for the postmistress.

The Battle of Baltinglass
The name by which a cause célèbre of 1950 was known in the Irish media. The dispute was caused by the action of a parish-pump politician, James Everett (1890-1967) labour T.D. for Wicklow.

Carrigans postmistress support

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:30:47 PST

We have sourced a number of links which give a view of the background of the issues and most importantly the amount of local Support for the Carrigans Postmistress who was victim of an armed robbery and who is being sacked by An Post. see links to articles below

An Post sack terrorised postmistress

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:15:44 PST

In todays Irish independent Stephen Maguire reports Robbed by an armed gang -so An Post gave her the sack "They keep telling me that I did not follow the proper security procedures -- but how can you do that when three armed men try to rob you?" she asked.

Surely Shane is not writing about the CWU?

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:59:20 PST

Shane, we'll have to correct you on this one. Trade union intrangisense in the context of the CWU is a big joke. the CWU has got to be the most compliant union in Ireland and the darling of any CEO

What the press are saying

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:22:13 PST

an Post Meath Cycle a great success

http://www.irishcycling.com/publish/news/art_5091.shtml

Get well soon Paddy

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:20:09 PST

Paddy getting the miles in on the hills in Howth

Were getting lot's of good wishes for a speedy recovery from a recent operation in Beaumont Hospital for retired Baldoyle Postman Paddy (chucksie) Beauchamp from all his friends and wellwishers from An Post and running. We hope Paddy will be back flying around Howth soon.

Privatisation and trust

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:53:30 PST

So the question we must ask ourselves is do we trust the government and the economists, do we trust An Post management do we trust our Unions?. That’s the dilemma that we will face in the months ahead as they try to hive us off to the bidders.

Leaving early ! The great escape!

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:24:12 PST

Yahoo I.m outta here. A Whole 30 seconds too soon!!

Our esteemed ? DSM, Stands at the exit door with clipboard in hand like a nazi general stomping his feet screaming out names of guys who might be slipping out a minute too early.

DSM and early exit by postal delivery staff

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:04:54 PST

The story of the D S M and the black sheep who leave before their designated time of departure is to some hilarious but to me very sad.

DSM or sheepdog?

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:51:20 PST

The DSM seems to be paranoid about anyone leaving a second too early. and sometimes stands at the entrance checking and calling back anyone who might be leaving a bit early.

Articles from Roy Mayall

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:16:29 PST

Updated July 20th another great article from Roy Mayall.

When Royal Mail modernisation means a worse service

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/jul/19/royal-mail-new-machines-arrived

THis is links to articles by English postman and succesful author Roy Mayall who writes very insightful material about the Post Ofice and postal workers. we will be updating this with articles from Roy as we receive them., see more articles below also

Waterford hurlers endure!

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:37:20 PST

Yahoo!

When the final whistle blew I had to hold tightly to the Mammy to stop her racing on to the pitch to congratulate the lads on a great victory? God bless her it was the first time for her to see hurling under floodlights.

Alans Letter, two years on!

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:50:43 PST

Alan wanted to know what the C W U are doing about the E S O P. I think 2 years on Alan has got his answer. The Tour De France as cycling enthusiasts know is on at the moment and a thought struck me as I read Alan’s piece from 2 years ago maybe like the two boys who had all the time in the world to wait for the famous Godot, that our reps have taken the same stance.

It could be worse, you could work in Southport

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:02:12 PST

A postman who signed for a parcel on behalf of a frail pensioner was sacked after Royal Mail bosses were alerted when the woman rang to offer her THANKS.

An Post Esop reply

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:07:47 PST

This is a letter that was written to us in July 2008 poor Alan, I wonder has he given up completely by now. "I can't believe after all these years that nothing has been done by the CWU in relation to the ESOP. A case of burying heads in the sand again."

The match

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:35:08 PST

Have the the lads got it in them for one last final fling. I look over at the mammy, and her eyes are closed and she making the sign of the cross on her forehead.

Halleluia, The recession is over!

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:38:25 PST

The recession is over............ its official, that’s if you believe the economists or the three card trick men as I call them.

The World Cup another view

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:31:42 PST

Now I am no expert on soccer but if Ireland couldn’t beat the French or Italians they had no business at the Finals. The English lads did not like their luxury hotel and 6 hours work over a month was a bridge to far for these posers.