Tube Union parasites want to strike on Royal Wedding Day

So, there we are, we can all relax now...

This is what ASLEF said: "ASLEF?s General Secretary Keith Norman said today that the question of possible industrial action on the day of the Royal Wedding has not even been discussed by the union?s executive.
The union?s London officer Steve Grant stressed that no ballot had been held and the union and the management were due to resume negotiations about compensation for all Bank Holiday working by London Underground tube drivers.
?The story is premature to say the least,? Keith added"

I love the way I can spot a longfingernails thread a mile off, from just the title

I think it's the Mixture Of Capitals and Hyperbole.

from the ASLEF website:

ASLEF?s General Secretary Keith Norman said today that the question of possible industrial action on the day of the Royal Wedding has not even been discussed by the union?s executive.

The union?s London officer Steve Grant stressed that no ballot had been held and the union and the management were due to resume negotiations about compensation for all Bank Holiday working by London Underground tube drivers.

?The story is premature to say the least,? Keith added

www.aslef.org.uk/information/121663/royal_wedding__tube_strike__remote/

Can anyone tell us where to see details of the rmt demand for 3 days pay, plus a day off in lieu of bank holidays? Can't see it anywhere on rmt website, only concerns re pay and job cuts, and I have to say, I personally would rather all tube stations were staffed thank you...I find it quite intimidating at unstaffed train stations at night, but at least feel safe on the tube.

Also, is it true about having to be referred to apply for a job? I've seen adverts all over the tube asking people to apply to be drivers. Where are people getting their info from here?

You don't apparently have to be 'referred' as such, but vacancies are advertised internally, so you need to already be working for LU in some other capacity.

Instead of rushing to "condemn London Underground for the outragreously discriminatory practice of the closed shop" you could do a bit of research to find out what the reasons might be. Not quite as simple as your black & white world.

[[www.trainweb.org/districtdave/html/recruitment.html "The recruitment process (irrespective of whether you are an 'outsider' or an internal candidate) is stringent and the failure rate at the testing stage is very high - I believe that it's something over 90% fail at this stage.

I also know that a fair proportion of (directly recruited drivers) struggle with the culture, working patterns and working practices - they are quite unique after all - and (leave) within the first twelve months. Obviously the training of a driver costs a great deal of money and I'm pretty sure that this is a major reason behind the current thinking of internal recruitment wherever possible - internal applicants go into it with their eyes much wider open and the number who leave because they can't adapt is much lower. The recruitment process (irrespective of whether you are an 'outsider' or an internal candidate) is stringent and the failure rate at the testing stage is very high - I believe that it's something over 90% fail at this stage.

I also know that a fair proportion of the directly recruited drivers did struggle with the culture, working patterns and working practices - they are quite unique after all - and left within the first twelve months. Obviously the training of a driver costs a great deal of money and I'm pretty sure that this is a major reason behind the current thinking of internal recruitment wherever possible - internal applicants go into it with their eyes much wider open and the number who leave because they can't adapt is much lower."]]

LFN, I think you may be offered fewer biscuits if your posts were slightly less Woodrow Wyatt Voice of Reason. The language you use means you preach only to the converted & we all know there aren't too many of those on Mumsnet. Anyone who has a slight semblance of balance tends not to take you very seriously.

Bob Crow is an arse.
A throwback to the Seventies.

They should be. In amongst other things.

And ... free travel! so you're not affected by the annual price rises! Amazing.

Thats a pisstake. 45k/??? for what exactly??? pressing a red button????

Im in the wrong bloody profession obviously.

I have a friend who, upon hearing about the wondrous pay and conditions, decided to try and apply for a job as a tube worker. He couldn't find out how for love or money - as you have to be referred to get a job. Can't just apply. He was muchos disappointed.

I would love to know what planet they're living on, as it sounds fun - triple pay AND another day off for each bank holiday worked?! Score!

What? And upset Uncle Bob Crow? :) I heard him interviewed recently and he freely admitted that the main reason they have so much clout is that London Underground - unlike the buses - is still one big business. If they keep taking the piss he'll find Boris is working on a tube deregulation plan.

and don't forget the other perks - isn't it Oyster for the worker and one for his / her partner. That must add up to a tidy sum (my each way commute just went up to £4.10ie £8.20 a day).

Actually, when I worked random hours in a shop even those tight bastards paid me triple time for a Bank Holiday that I worked (as I got paid for it anyway, then double time for working the day).

Day off in lieu is ridiculous though, you can't have both.

I wish I got 3 days pay every bank holiday and a day off!