This tweet from yesterday reflects the core message of a campaign for fair compensation for postal franchisees:
2900 Postal Franchisees are working 60+ hrs a week, earning as little as $5 per hour, sweatshop conditions @auspost ? This is an essential service, are you on their side @ScottMorrisonMP , maybe not? HAVING A GO, BUT NOT GETTING A GO! @M_McCormackMPpic.twitter.com/44S7CkSt2D
— Madero (@fuwap15) October 7, 2018
Are we talking about Franchisees or Licencees? They are 2 separate networks in the Aus Post structure. Important to clarify because there are very few Franchisees and they are being phased out.
Kevin, as you say Franchisees are being phased out and I believe they are not on the agenda for anything re policy agenda therefore it must be the licensed operations they are talking about.
Licensed Post Offices.
The franchise model fell apart in part after AP got sued by what I think was 4 separate franchisees several years ago.
OK, clear. I also looked at Madero on Twitter and he claims he is fighting on behalf of 2900 Franchisees. Obviously he should be saying Licencees. Or he is a bit confused. Either way it is fair to say LPO owners do a lot for proportionately little return, and I am not sure that senior management at Aus Post even know how to go about getting a better understanding of the situation.
Kevin there are signs it’s getting better with a few bits of news coming through in the last week that will boost some LPOs revenue slightly. There are big fixs being pushed for but I suppose it’s a case of taking small steps before striding out and getting to the end of the journey. 😉
BTW Licensee/Franchisee it’s all the same. LPOs have been designated as a franchise and gave evidence at the Senate Franchise Enquiry.