It’s absolutely insane anyone still has a final salary pension, especially if you’re getting bailed out by the government
I’m all for striking when appropriate but the lack of sensitivity to the wider situation (fucking global pandemic + central government bailout = pension reform) by the unions here is not going to have many people on their side.
The sooner the tube and other rail services are automated the better. We can’t continuously be held at ransom every year changes occur for services that have no competition.
They can strike all they like but after two years of working from home the strikes will have much less effect than they used to. At some point the unions will have to accept either redundancies and/or reduced terms and conditions. Apart from the fire service and armed forces I can’t think of anyone else who gets to retire at 60 on full pension
I don’t think you can work in transport and know rider numbers are at a record low and likely to stay there in the medium term, and still expect a gold plated pension and pay rise etc. It’s just not realistic.
These sorts of strikes are going to become increasingly common as wages fail to cover the cost of living and conditions are worsened. The workreform movement is only going to get stronger as more people are driven into poverty. The system is broken and its not working for millions of people now, it can’t continue.
Is there any reason why strikes have to involve the services not running? Is there not a form of strike where you run the services but don’t take any money for fares? Sounds ideal – hits the company in the pocket but zero disruption to services, in fact makes the strikers popular.
Reminder that average salaries for tube drivers are £70,000-£80,000 – to push a lever forwards, and sometimes (but very rarely) backwards. Can’t wait for the whole tube to be driverless and we can get rid of these ungrateful freeloaders.
Clear it’s a job that deserves a reasonable pay packet, but they essentially hold London hostage every year, despite enjoying wages that are hugely out of step with their skillset.
Reminder: They’re doing this again on Thursday. Plan your day.
Mayor St Khan could have relaxed the congestion and ulez charge for a day since he can’t keep public transport running….still, he’s not concerned about the plebs.. he’s driving around London in a range rover with police motorcade….ulez and congestion exempt.. of course !
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Chance to post [this blast from the past.](https://youtu.be/UymKurTBdhw)
It’s absolutely insane anyone still has a final salary pension, especially if you’re getting bailed out by the government
I’m all for striking when appropriate but the lack of sensitivity to the wider situation (fucking global pandemic + central government bailout = pension reform) by the unions here is not going to have many people on their side.
The sooner the tube and other rail services are automated the better. We can’t continuously be held at ransom every year changes occur for services that have no competition.
They can strike all they like but after two years of working from home the strikes will have much less effect than they used to. At some point the unions will have to accept either redundancies and/or reduced terms and conditions. Apart from the fire service and armed forces I can’t think of anyone else who gets to retire at 60 on full pension
I don’t think you can work in transport and know rider numbers are at a record low and likely to stay there in the medium term, and still expect a gold plated pension and pay rise etc. It’s just not realistic.
These sorts of strikes are going to become increasingly common as wages fail to cover the cost of living and conditions are worsened. The workreform movement is only going to get stronger as more people are driven into poverty. The system is broken and its not working for millions of people now, it can’t continue.
Is there any reason why strikes have to involve the services not running? Is there not a form of strike where you run the services but don’t take any money for fares? Sounds ideal – hits the company in the pocket but zero disruption to services, in fact makes the strikers popular.
Reminder that average salaries for tube drivers are £70,000-£80,000 – to push a lever forwards, and sometimes (but very rarely) backwards. Can’t wait for the whole tube to be driverless and we can get rid of these ungrateful freeloaders.
Clear it’s a job that deserves a reasonable pay packet, but they essentially hold London hostage every year, despite enjoying wages that are hugely out of step with their skillset.
Reminder: They’re doing this again on Thursday. Plan your day.
Mayor St Khan could have relaxed the congestion and ulez charge for a day since he can’t keep public transport running….still, he’s not concerned about the plebs.. he’s driving around London in a range rover with police motorcade….ulez and congestion exempt.. of course !