James McKane

Background

About James McKane

I have worked for Royal mail for 25 years. Starting as a postal cadet progressing to full postperson. This involved carrying out the daily operation of preparing and delivering mail to the public within several geographical areas of Dungannon district as directed by the manager. As Industrial relations representative I have become proficient in:liaising local and senior management and staff to implement change processes. Trained in company agreements and procedures Health and safety Advising staff in rights, attendance expectations, conduct, Equality act, ill health retirement, bullying and harassment, maternity/paternity rights. Ability to carry out risk assessments and investigate workplace or field accidents or incidents and compile reports and experienced in doing so. liase with management and in order to put in place safe working practices. Liased with management and staff to achieve major change projects such as reducing the working week. Trained in BAME leadership. Industrial relations skills trained.Experienced in basic employment law. Experienced in public speaking.Experienced in meeting organization.Experienced in letter writing. Experienced in negotiating. Experienced in event planning and organising.Have developed others such as minorities ie females to develop and progress themselves in the workplace.As of January 2024 I have been elected to the position of Section Secretary for my regional branch.