themadrev Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Whatever the issues around the strike, I find it very sad that the drivers are striking on remembrance Sunday. I know a number of elderly, frail, ex-service folk who were relying on the bus to go to a British Legion cermony or church service and are very upset that they cannot do so because of the strike. I really am not taking sides, but I do think it is a very inappropriate day to take strike action. Noel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d71146 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Whatever the issues around the strike, I find it very sad that the drivers are striking on remembrance Sunday. I know a number of elderly, frail, ex-service folk who were relying on the bus to go to a British Legion cermony or church service and are very upset that they cannot do so because of the strike. I really am not taking sides, but I do think it is a very inappropriate day to take strike action. Noel I read somewhere that the Strike on Sunday has been cancelled Saturday etc still on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadrev Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I read somewhere that the Strike on Sunday has been cancelled Saturday etc still on. Thanks for that. I'll check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadrev Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I read somewhere that the Strike on Sunday has been cancelled Saturday etc still on. Just checked the First website and it says Sunday's strike is still on. if anyone has further info maybe you could let us know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Whatever the issues around the strike, I find it very sad that the drivers are striking on remembrance Sunday. I know a number of elderly, frail, ex-service folk who were relying on the bus to go to a British Legion cermony or church service and are very upset that they cannot do so because of the strike. I really am not taking sides, but I do think it is a very inappropriate day to take strike action. Noel This entirely proves my point about public loosing support. The people attending rememberance day died for the freedom to strike. They rely on the busses to get to the Cenotaph and back. Surely you don't decide to strike on a day that would turn people against you as rememberance Sunday would. Do the Unite union have any sense of logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my eyes only Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 just checked the first website and it says sunday's strike is still on. If anyone has further info maybe you could let us know? the strike on sunday has been cancelled, by request of the drivers!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my eyes only Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 This entirely proves my point about public loosing support. The people attending rememberance day died for the freedom to strike. They rely on the busses to get to the Cenotaph and back. Surely you don't decide to strike on a day that would turn people against you as rememberance Sunday would. Do the Unite union have any sense of logic. Sorry i dont know how to put numerous post in mine but i have definate assurance that on sunday THE STRIKE HAS BEEN CALL OFF BY REQUEST OF THE BUS DRIVERS......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormester101 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Sorry i dont know how to put numerous post in mine but i have definate assurance that on sunday THE STRIKE HAS BEEN CALL OFF BY REQUEST OF THE BUS DRIVERS......... but they couldnt cancel fright night there a joke evry firm has problems and this wont be resloved as both parties wont budge . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 but they couldnt cancel fright night there a joke evry firm has problems and this wont be resloved as both parties wont budge . To be fair I understand why they didnt cancel fright night. Having eggs thrown at busses etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadrev Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 the strike on sunday has been cancelled, by request of the drivers!!!!!! Thanks for that. I tried to ring the union this afternoon to make my point, but I didn't get a reply. I'm really pleased the drivers made this decision, it is certainly to their credit. It will mean a lot to many folk who can now attend a service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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