LTB 288/20 – Temporary USO Changes – Cessation Monday 8th June 2020
No: 288/2020
2nd June 2020
For the Immediate Attention of All:
Postal Branches
Divisional Representatives
Area Delivery Representatives
Area Processing Representatives
Area Distribution Representatives
Dear Colleagues
Temporary USO Changes – Cessation Monday 8th June 2020
Further to LTB 239/20 Branches will be aware that the temporary changes to USO Deliveries on a Saturday were due to cease no later than Saturday 13th June 2020, but that the changes were subject to review.
On receipt of consistent negative feedback from the field on the impact of the cessation of Saturday letter deliveries on the operation, the union has made further representations on our view that normal USO deliveries should be resumed as a matter of urgency.
During discussions today, Royal Mail has confirmed that following consultation with the Regulator, the current temporary arrangement will cease one week early with normal USO deliveries and agreed duty arrangements resuming from Monday 8th June 2020.
We would request that Branches and Representatives engage to ensure that any temporary arrangements are removed and agreed duty and attendance patterns are restored in time for the resumption of normal USO deliveries. For the avoidance of doubt Saturday 6th June 2020 will be the last day of the temporary arrangement to cease Saturday USO letter deliveries.
Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to:
Mark Baulch, Assistant Secretary, email: outdoorsecretary@cwu.org quoting reference: 230.03 or
Davie Robertson, Assistant Secretary, email: dwyatt@cwu.org quoting reference: 014.14
Yours sincerely,
Mark Baulch
Assistant Secretary
Davie Robertson
Assistant Secretary