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archive > dated 31 October 2009 | issue 2175
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Posted: 1.31pm Thursday 29 October 2009
Post dispute
This article should be read after: » Millionaire boss vs post strikers: Which side are you on?
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by Yuri Prasad
Chants of “Where’s our post?” directed at striking postal workers by pro-management demonstrators in Ipswich today no doubt brought much glee to Royal Mail bosses.
But just how genuine was the protest?
The demonstration was organised by local Tory councillor Steven Wells, who hoped his few dozen supporters would be joined by swathes of seething locals.
But, according to a reporter from the Ipswich Evening Star, most protesters seemed to have other motives—they were paid employees of Wells’ firm, Experience Connect.
According to the reporter, staff employed by Wells face the loss of their bonuses if mail backlogs generated by the strike hold up vital documents for Experience Connect.
Readers may be interested in Experience Connect’s line of business. A phone call to their hotline reveals they can help you with your debts and credit card problems.
No doubt very useful if you happen to be a postal worker whose job is being cut
The following should be read alongside this article: » Millionaire boss vs post strikers: Which side are you on?» Exclusive: We reveal what is happening in scab mail centre» No deal—force post bosses to surrender» Determination on picket lines shows the way to win» National post strike was rock solid» Is Royal Mail breaking the law to try and beat the strike?» Special delivery! Solidarity for striking post workers» Going all out is the way to win» Notes from a postal worker in the north: Scabs are the real turkeys» Post dispute round-up» Photos from national post strike, Thursday 29 October 2009» 'Staying solid': Reports from Thursday's post strikes» Can Royal Mail protect scabs from their managers?
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