Parcelforce Engineers
Coventry Engineers Pay Ballot Result
Following lengthy negotiations our Parcelforce Engineers have voted in favour of accepting the 2010 /2011 pay deal and the agreement is as follows:
Agreement between Parcelforce Worldwide and the CWU for engineering grades 2010
Introduction
The negotiations have been reasonably challenging whilst recognising the external pressures facing the business and the impact of higher inflation on employee's pockets. The content of these discussions have focused on the obvious comparable position with operational CWU colleagues and the need for us both to respond to the priorities of maintaining job security and continuing to offer industry leading terms and conditions, whilst recognising the specific role that engineers contribute.
We are pleased to have arrived at the following 12 month negotiated settlement.
Agreement
3% rise in all elements of pay and allowances, backdated to 1st September 2010.
£325 lump sump paid to all engineering grades, pro-rata to less than fulltime staff, upon acceptance of the agreement.£325 lump sump paid to all engineering grades, pro-rata to less than fulltime staff, upon acceptance of the agreement.Progressive Agenda
Both parties agree that it is extremely important that we recognise the spirit of the CWU Operational grade reward package 2010 by supporting the progressive agenda items outlined in that agreement and high lighted below
We will continue to put the customer at the heart of what we do
We will continue to ensure our employee have a safe, rewarding and high quality working environment.
We will continue to focus on cost, efficiency and revenue generation
We will continue to invest in our IT capability to enable us to develop exciting and innovative new products
We will continue to target new customers and to grow our business both domestically and international
We shall be agreeing and implementing new high standards of security to enhance our reputation as a high value highly secure provider
We will focus on our compensation arrangements and procedures to reduce the costs in that area and improve our quality of service
Changes to VAT arrangements are likely to provide a substantial benefit and can contribute to the future investments that will be required to grow our business
It is Parcelforce Worldwide strongly held ambition to explore new markets and grow significantly over the next 5 years to double our current size. Plans are far reaching and complex and will continue to evolve over the coming months.
More specifically to participate on those areas that addresses ongoing operational efficiencies within both the National and International hubs. The following principles have been agreed.
To support the operational needs of the business Parcelforce may be required to review the existing shift rota patterns. Any proposals will be submitted in line with current national agreements and the national IR Framework Agreement with the intention of reaching an agreement at local level. Both parties agree to work collectively to ensure a healthy work/life balance is maintained for engineers.
To embrace new technology to its maximum opportunity, specifically with the removal of the "Crisplant" maintenance monitoring system and the introduction of the replacement "maintenance management system" including the use of PDA's to enable more efficient recording. To ensure a smooth transaction a Terms of Reference will be agreed with the CWU.
To engage locally in ensuring that specialised engineering grades are focused on performing specialist technical roles by identifying alternative solutions for non specialist remedial activities. This is conditional on no reduction to current resource and would be subject to further consultation with IR CWU colleagues
This agreement is for 12 months and will be subject for renegotiation in September 2011.
For more information please contact Ray Ellis' department on 0208 971 7455 or email: djeffery@cwu.org.
