Translink is being urged to investigate after books about the Parachute Regiment and General Mike Jackson were left in the shared library at Belfast’s Grand Central Station staff room days before Bloody Sunday’s anniversary.
Drivers from Derry, some of whom lost family in the massacre, use the shared space and are said to be immensely hurt and distressed by the “disgusting” act.
General Jackson, who went on to become head of the Army, was a Parachute Regiment captain in Londonderry on January 30, 1972 when soldiers shot dead 13 civil rights demonstrators.
The books have now been removed but SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has written to Translink CEO Chris Conway calling for a probe into the “deeply inappropriate and unacceptable” act.
He said in the letter: “It has been reported that books relating to the paratroopers, including Mike Jackson, were left at the shared book library — a move which some staff perceive as deliberate and antagonistic, particularly towards drivers from Derry.
“The incident has caused immense hurt and distress among staff, especially those who have lost family members on Bloody Sunday.”
Bloody Sunday (Fred Hoare)
It is understood the books appeared in the staff canteen at Grand Central Station over the weekend.
Mr Durkan’s letter to Chris Conway added: “While we appreciate that these materials have since been removed, we would ask that Translink take immediate steps to investigate this matter and ensure the workplace remains a respectful and supportive environment for all staff.” Mr Durkan said the move was “disgusting, to be quite frank”.
“It needs to be called out and investigated.
“It’s my understanding some people [who use the space] are direct relatives of victims of Bloody Sunday so it would be particularly hurtful to them and makes it even more hateful.
“It’s definitely a disciplinary matter. Someone can’t do that and it be brushed under the carpet.
“Someone definitely needs to be brought to book, if you pardon the terminology.”
A Translink spokesperson said: “Translink is fully committed to creating a harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
“Appropriate action has been taken and this scheme has been removed from the staff facility.”
by heresmewhaa
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How is it, that Translink seem to employ a large section of ignorant scummy entitled secterian cunts?
And how the fuck does one be such a secterian cunt when 1/2 your colleagues and your customers are the very religon you hate? Surely, if you were that secterian, then you would rather work in an envioronment where it only people of your own religion that you work with.
Me and the missus were heading up to Derry to see friends during Easter a few years back, and a girl in front of us asked if the train to Derry was on time, the Translink staff member replied, “don’t you mean Londonderry?”, the girl was absolutely mortified, and he looked like a total wanker too and took pleasure in belittling her.
Call that city whatever you want, but if you’re in a job in which you’re dealing with the public on a daily basis, the very least you can be is professional.
EDIT it was Great Victoria Station by the way.
Some sad bastard done this to intentionally rile up people they work with, probably took pleasure in sitting back and watching them react. Imagine how miserable their life is if that’s how they get their kicks.
I’m as Loyalist as anyone but this was a dick move.
Hopefully the books were filed away in the correct location.
Meaning shat on and burned.
Probably left by someone from the Shankill who conveniently ignores the murders committed by said regiment on their own road.
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