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Abu Dhabi postal workers to get free accommodation

The Board of Emirates Post has proposed that those working in Abu Dhabi post offices who live in other emirates should be given free bachelor accommodation.

The proposal was put forth by the Board at a meeting last Sunday, under the chairmanship of Abdullah Al Daboos. The meeting was attended by Fahad Al Hosani, Vice President of Emirates Post Group, Ibrahim Bin Karam, CEO of Emirates Post and other members of the board.

The aim is to enable the employees to avoid travel back and forth on high-speed roads, exposing them to accidents, pressure and tiredness. The proposal will be submitted to the Board of Emirates Post Group for final approval.

“Our employees working in Abu Dhabi have been facing hardships because they had to travel long distances under dangerous conditions. We have, therefore, proposed to provide them with accommodation, without any deduction from their salary,” said Al Daboos. “The decision is in keeping with our constant efforts to look after the welfare and well-being of our employees.”

The board also endorsed the rules for Emirates Post, to be ratified later by the Board of Emirates Post Group. The members reviewed the financial performance of Emirates Post for the first two months of 2008, and expressed satisfaction that performance was stronger than the corresponding period in 2007.

The board discussed broad aspects of Emirates Post’s strategy for the future as a subsidiary of the Emirates Post Holding Group, including new alliances and new ventures with strategic partners, as part of its strategic diversification and expansion.

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Council bids to run post offices

Essex County Council has become the first local authority in the country to discuss taking over the running of post offices earmarked for closure.

The council is negotiating a buy-out price from the Post Office and said some 15 branches could be saved within two months.

The closures in Essex were among 2,500 nationwide announced in 2006 in a bid to stem network losses of GBP 4m a week.

Postal affairs minister Pat McFadden has given approval to the scheme.

The council set out to allay fears that council tax payers could end up subsidising what has been a loss-making business.

It said it believed it could make a profit by combining postal services with council services.

Councillor Stephen Castle said some 15 other local authorities had expressed an interest in its project and the Post Office said it was willing to work with others on similar takeovers.

“We have had interest from right across the country – people are clearly very worried about the future of their post offices,” said Mr Castle.

Council leader Lord Hanningfield called the move a “unique and groundbreaking” deal but said there is still work to be done to assess the financial merits of the plan and how best to serve the community.

“Because of this, it is too early to mention specific branches at this stage.”

The aim was for any investment to be used over three years to help each branch to move towards becoming financially self-sufficient and “cost neutral” to the council, he said.

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Royal Mail group launches health and lifestyle assessment services for its people

Royal Mail Group today underlined its commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of its people through two new initiatives that will give them easy access to healthy lifestyle assessment and coaching services.

An online health checking and assessment service is being launched to enable the 180,000 people working for Royal Mail, Parcelforce Worldwide and Post Office Ltd to analyse their health and lifestyles and put in place improvement plans by accessing information on a range of areas, from nutrition to stress and exercise.

And the business is recruiting of a team of Health Trainers throughout the UK who will help fellow workers to improve their health through advice and practical support. Its work with the Department of Health in developing the Health Trainer scheme in the workplace leads the way for the implementation of Health Trainers by other UK businesses.

Royal Mail Group has been addressing the biological, social and psychological causes of absence and has introduced health and wellbeing policies on an unprecedented scale. Absenteeism at Royal Mail Group has fallen from seven per cent to five per cent in the past three years.

Initiatives have included:
• A group wide programme to reduce non-attendance and sickness absence focusing on management training and HR support
• Improving access and broadening occupational health support services to include physio and occupational therapy
• Communication and awareness raising programmes health promotion materials targeting smoking and back pain.

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Berlin Administrative Court confirms: minimum wage not binding for TNT Post

In its decision in the case against the postal minimum wage, the Berlin Administrative Court today confirmed TNT Post’s interpretation of the law. The court ruled that the postal minimum wage of EUR 9.80 violates the German constitution. In November 2007, this wage was concluded between trade union ver.di and the Deutsche Post-dominated Employers’ association for postal services. In the opinion of the court the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs was not allowed to declare this wage generally binding.

The decision means that TNT Post is not obliged to pay the too high minimum wage under the ordinance passed by the government. However, the decision today is the important first step as the German State has, as expected already, filed an appeal against the decision of the court. The appeal process may take at least six months.
TNT Post will continue to pay the minimum wage to which it is bound under the collective labour agreement for value added services, as agreed by the Employers’ association for new postal and delivery services. At EUR 7.50, TNT Post is paying exactly the minimum wage demanded by ver.di, the Federation of German Trade Unions (DGB) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) for many years.

TNT has always been in favour of a minimum wage.

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Postal Regulatory Comission – Strategical and Operational Plan

Dan G. Blair, Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission, today formally released the Commission’s first Strategic and Operational Plan that details the agency’s vision and goals over the next five years. “This Plan outlines the strategies and activities that the Commission will use to help ensure transparency and accountability of the U.S. Postal Service and to foster a vital and efficient universal mail system,” said Blair.

The Plan incorporates responsibilities established by the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) and will guide the Commission as it implements the key provisions of the Act. By emphasizing the operational work that must be accomplished over the next five years, the Commission will evaluate its progress and performance on the strategic goals outlined in the Plan. The report identifies seven key strategic goals, with short-term and on-going strategies: Modern Rate and Product Regulation – Establish and maintain a predictable, transparent, and effective system of rate and product regulation. Service Performance Evaluation – Ensure appropriate and transparent U.S. Postal Service performance standards and measurements to promote an efficient, effective and responsive mail service. Financial Accountability and Compliance – Ensure transparent, accurate and informative U.S. Postal Service data reporting sufficient for evaluation of financial performance. Complaint Process – Ensure U.S. Postal Service accountability through a fair and open public complaint process that provides appropriate and timely resolution. Public Participation and Government Relations – Ensure the Commission is visible and readily accessible to all stakeholders. – Human Capital – Ensure a system that fosters recruitment, development and retention of a talented and skilled workforce. Program Integration and Support – Utilize latest technology, operational systems, and organizational infrastructure in achieving Commission goals.

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