LTB 041/17 – Update – Activity Value Analysis (AVA) – Category 2 Data Gathering in Processing

No. 041/2017

26^th January 2017

For the Immediate Attention of All:

Postal Branches

Divisional Representatives

Area Processing Representatives

Update – Activity Value Analysis (AVA) – Category 2 Data Gathering in Processing

Dear Colleagues

Branches will be aware that LTB 003/17 provided information, via the Joint Communication Royal Mail and CWU Regarding The Joint Review of Activity Value Analysis (AVA) in Processing and Admin, in respect of how Activity Value Analysis (AVA) activity would commence.

In line with the processes outlined in the Joint Communication previously referred to, the JFWG is now in the process of validating base data in respect of Book Rooms and the Damaged & Vague Strands, as covered in Category 2.

The JFWG will therefore be seeking to verify the managerial base data that has been presented to them in relation to duty structures and other hours that are used in each Mail Centre Book Room and the tasks that are undertaken. Attached for your information is a copy of the template that is due to be forwarded to all Mail Centres for completion.

In addition to the above it has also been agreed that a modified version of the template will be sent to all Mail Centres seeking information on dedicated duty/hourage aligned to Damaged & Vague work.

The department is sure that you will understand that it is imperative that the required information is provided, that what is collated is accurate and that the document is signed off by the relevant Area Processing Representative to ensure that full CWU involvement in the process is maintained.

Branches and representatives are informed that the data gathering exercise is expected to commence in the next few days and are therefore asked to ensure that the forms are accurately completed and signed off by the APR.

APR input and validation in relation to this data will be invaluable in ensuring that we have the correct information to maintain a meaningful involvement in this process going forward and as such the department extends its thanks in anticipation of your cooperation and assistance.

Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to Davie Robertson, Assistant Secretary, email: dwyatt@cwu.org or shayman@cwu.org quoting reference number: 052

Yours sincerely

Davie Robertson

Assistant Secretary