alchresearch Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Before we slate all tube drivers, remember that turnout was just over 50%. As I said on another thread, why would you not bother to spend a couple of minutes voting if it affects you and your job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASGOWOODS Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) todays general tube strike is causing chaos all over London, how selfish is this? these strikers are hitting every hardworking person trying to go about their business in the capital, not forgetting the tourists bringing money to the city. how can TFL allow this when some of their drivers etc are on 100k plus a year, disgusting behavior. Pilots on over 100K do it. It's very naughty of them, when I'm all flip flopped up for my annual holiday in the sun, but all above board. Edited July 13, 2015 by GLASGOWOODS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilersarah Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Pilots on over 100K do it. It's very naughty, but all above board. please do tell when the last pilots strike was? and if its some tiny little airline dont bother and it certainly wouldnt have been in recent times??? just to update Allegiants strike was banned by a judge good! and the Lufthansa one i may give you! although it didnt cause as much distruption as the tube strike. Edited July 13, 2015 by smilersarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASGOWOODS Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 please do tell when the last pilots strike was? and if its some tiny little airline dont bother and it certainly wouldnt have been in recent times??? just to update Allegiants strike was banned by a judge good! and the Lufthansa one i may give you! although it didnt cause as much distruption as the tube strike. Google it yourself. Ok, it's probably not as often as the tubey drivers, but still legal, naughty and very annoying. Do you live in London? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Before we slate all tube drivers, remember that turnout was just over 50%. As I said on another thread, why would you not bother to spend a couple of minutes voting if it affects you and your job? That's why thankfully the Tories are bringing in law meaning it's illegal unless 50% plus members vote in favour. Also if tube staff don't like their job there are plenty others and they can look for a new one. Or do they just want a days holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 That's why thankfully the Tories are bringing in law meaning it's illegal unless 50% plus members vote in favour. Also if tube staff don't like their job there are plenty others and they can look for a new one. Or do they just want a days holiday. Maybe the problem is that the Tube drivers like their current job/contract and don't want it to change? Also, the strikers won't be paid during the strike, so it's a rubbish day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtkate Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Instead of striking why not do something more constructive. If they are not happy look for another job. And then the next employer does the same. And the next. And the next. Until you are on a job paying minimum wage, expected to work all hours with no notice. It takes guts to stand up to an employers like they have done. Anyone who strikes knows they will have a target on their back but I honestly believe the vast majority do so because it's the right thing to do for not just themselves but others too. ---------- Post added 14-07-2015 at 10:33 ---------- Before we slate all tube drivers, remember that turnout was just over 50%. As I said on another thread, why would you not bother to spend a couple of minutes voting if it affects you and your job? Erm no. 62% turnout with 92% of that 62% voting for strike action, so more than the 50% total 'Yes' voted needed under the Tories plans, and considerable more of a percentage than any of the Tory cabinet were voted in for. And a higher turnout than the General Election. Why would you not bother to spend a couple of minutes voting if it affects you and your ENTIRE COUNTRY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 And then the next employer does the same. And the next. And the next. Until you are on a job paying minimum wage, expected to work all hours with no notice. It takes guts to stand up to an employers like they have done. Anyone who strikes knows they will have a target on their back but I honestly believe the vast majority do so because it's the right thing to do for not just themselves but others too. ---------- Post added 14-07-2015 at 10:33 ---------- Erm no. 62% turnout with 92% of that 62% voting for strike action, so more than the 50% total 'Yes' voted needed under the Tories plans, and considerable more of a percentage than any of the Tory cabinet were voted in for. And a higher turnout than the General Election. Why would you not bother to spend a couple of minutes voting if it affects you and your ENTIRE COUNTRY? There is the crux of the argument. If you don't vote in a general election the only person you are disadvantaging is yourself. Where as these selfish drivers are stopping lots of hard working people getting to the office. Disrupting tourism which is valuable to our capital. For what reason? They dont like the hours. Yes withdraw their labour. Do it completely and look for something else if your not happy instead of holding the country to ransom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilersarah Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 And then the next employer does the same. And the next. And the next. Until you are on a job paying minimum wage, expected to work all hours with no notice. It takes guts to stand up to an employers like they have done. Anyone who strikes knows they will have a target on their back but I honestly believe the vast majority do so because it's the right thing to do for not just themselves but others too. ---------- Post added 14-07-2015 at 10:33 ---------- Erm no. 62% turnout with 92% of that 62% voting for strike action, so more than the 50% total 'Yes' voted needed under the Tories plans, and considerable more of a percentage than any of the Tory cabinet were voted in for. And a higher turnout than the General Election. Why would you not bother to spend a couple of minutes voting if it affects you and your ENTIRE COUNTRY? what a load of old Tosh:rolleyes: its the same old militants aslef, rmt etc etc who push for the strikes to further their own agenda and paypacket!!!! the days of the strike are numbered.....just ask old Scargill?? that went well didnt it? regarding the voting and turn out how much of that percentage did so to preserve their work environment and not be called a scab?? nice:gag: but hey thats socialists for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Maybe the problem is that the Tube drivers like their current job/contract and don't want it to change? Also, the strikers won't be paid during the strike, so it's a rubbish day off. But that is their choice. Many people who couldn't get to work because of the strike didn't get paid either This was forced upon them - not their choice. Maybe the tube workers are worried about their future because of Crossrail. There's bound to be some changes when that becomes operational. Edited July 14, 2015 by Daven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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