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Strike Action

Started by monkeyjoe, December 14, 2022, 01:23:15 PM

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Steveminor

The offer has been rejected by 70.7% 
Strike action commences Monday morning 

karl724223

Oh no veg web day watching what buses are running 

Coventrybususer95

Quote from: karl724223 on March 18, 2023, 02:14:22 PMOh no veg web day watching what buses are running
Could be veg month 🤣
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Westy

Quote from: 2206 on March 18, 2023, 01:57:49 PMHopefully it will only be double deckers out on the limited network on Monday and no omnilinks so they can run to maximum capacity.
Even if that means putting the 28 on diversion via stockland green as there's a low bridge on Summer Road.
Presumably Platinums then, for fuel economy, apart from the 28 !

No 'specialist ' vehicles out, like electrics & hydrogens!

Tony

Quote from: Westy on March 18, 2023, 02:36:10 PMPresumably Platinums then, for fuel economy, apart from the 28 !

No 'specialist ' vehicles out, like electrics & hydrogens!
Electric are 'specialist' and what makes you think none will be out? 

Westy

Quote from: Tony on March 18, 2023, 02:44:38 PMElectric are 'specialist' and what makes you think none will be out?
Depends whether the non striking drivers are type trained I guess, but you're the expert obviously!

Tony

Quote from: Westy on March 18, 2023, 02:46:15 PMDepends whether the non striking drivers are type trained I guess, but you're the expert obviously!
I think with 80 vehicles in service at Coventry garage every one is trained

winston

Quote from: Steveminor on March 18, 2023, 02:03:58 PMThe offer has been rejected by 70.7%
Strike action commences Monday morning
Diamond are going be very busy whilst NX drivers are only earning their £75/day strike pay..

Westy

Quote from: Tony on March 18, 2023, 02:47:10 PMI think with 80 vehicles in service at Coventry garage every one is trained
Ok fair enough with Coventry, but I'd be surprised if Walsall's Hydros are out?

Steveminor

Quote from: Westy on March 18, 2023, 02:52:28 PMOk fair enough with Coventry, but I'd be surprised if Walsall's Hydros are out?
The 51 (their normal hunting ground) is running so as stated depends on if those who are type trained are working or nit.
Tony Hunter could maybe shed some light on this 

Tony

Quote from: Steveminor on March 18, 2023, 02:56:22 PMThe 51 (their normal hunting ground) is running so as stated depends on if those who are type trained are working or nit.
Tony Hunter could maybe shed some light on this
I suspect they won't as fuelling them takes 90minutes out of a driving duty

j789

The 29.3% of drivers who accepted this deal plus any non- union drivers would be able to run a fairly decent chunk of service coverage if they turn up for work - perhaps not unrealistic to hope now a few more routes will be able to be operated if more drivers are willing to work.

Stu

Quote from: Westy on March 18, 2023, 02:46:15 PMDepends whether the non striking drivers are type trained I guess, but you're the expert obviously!

Quote from: Tony on March 18, 2023, 02:47:10 PMI think with 80 vehicles in service at Coventry garage every one is trained

I'd also hazard a guess that most YW drivers are also trained. Plenty of other buses for those that aren't!
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Solo1

How much r drivers losing when they strike 

Ginger66

Quote from: Solo1 on March 18, 2023, 03:46:34 PMHow much r drivers losing when they strike
In hindsight it will be a day's pay if your supposed to be rostered for duty but if it's your day off you shouldn't lose anything 

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