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21/09/2012
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According to the company, 76% of the letters are being delivered on time and 91% of employees still working normally
On the second day of the strike by postal workers, the Brazilian Post and Telegraph Company (ECT) reported a delay in delivery of letters and parcels of 24%. "The daily load, 76% being delivered on time, which equates to 27 million letters and parcels - the rest can be delayed up to one day," says a statement on Thursday.
The ECT also said that, as on Thursday, 91% of the workforce working normally. Of the 120 000 employees, an effective 10,438 joined the strike, according to measurement made by the company through the electronic system of point. On Wednesday (19), ECT showed similar numbers, but the federation category argued that the company "playing the numbers down" to minimize the force of the movement.
To ensure delivery of letters and parcels, the Post Office are adopting measures such as relocation of employees of administrative areas, hiring temporary workers, overtime and conducting joint effort weekend.
On Wednesday, the Superior Labor Court (TST) decided that despite the strike, unions must maintain a quota of at least 40% of professionals in all areas to avoid service issues.
The statement also said that the branch network in the country is open and operating normally. "All Postal delivery services, including Sedex are available, with the exception of those who have 'appointment' (Sedex 10, Sedex 12 and Sedex Today and Dial Collection) for the capital and São Paulo metropolitan region, Tocantins, Distrito Federal, Parana, Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais. In Rio de Janeiro, are only suspended the delivery of Sedex Today and Dial-Collection. "
The TST also decided to prosecute the divergence of the Post Office, since there was no agreement between the company and the union at the conciliation hearing held Thursday in Brasilia. The minister will be the rapporteur Katya Arruda and set a trial date. "The Post Office are making every effort to ensure compliance with the Brazilian population and in advance apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused to citizens," concluded the statement.
Source: Ig News
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