An Post dismisses critical union report as ‘out of date’
An Post hit back yesterday at a report warning of a “graveyard decline” at the company, claiming much of its data was highly selective and out of date.
The report, drawn up by the firm’s group of unions, branded management style “obsolete” and confrontational and warned that An Post’s pricing policy could create an irreversible spiral of decline in mail volumes and revenue.
An Post said it needed a price rise and changes in working practices if it was to progress. A spokesperson said despite a rise in the number of households, real mail volumes were down by a quarter since 2001.
An Post had been discussing work practices and costs in the Labour Court for the last 18 months, a process nearing conclusion.
Changes in work practices, flexibility and 1,500 job cuts were needed. Once achieved, An Post could grow as a reliable service.
An Post has applied to raise stamp prices to 60c, but this was only “playing catch-up”.
