(16 Sep 2023, 1:54 pm)Storx wrote I hate this argument. Bus drivers aren't loyal to GoNorthEast and have no reason to do so. If the work was actually good and they were treat with respect and good terms and conditions then that argument could be valid.
In reality though they're treat like shit and are getting their terms eroded as part of this pay package.
You're comparing to Arriva here but they're paid more than GNE still and their pay package was over 6 month ago and inflation has consistently been above 6% so using that metric GNE drivers should be 6% above Arriva not the other way.
Also is there something wrong with warehouse work now as you've just snubbed them when arguably the work life balance for working in one is 10x better than being a bus driver with fixed shifts and not having to deal with customers alone. Money isn't everything to life.
Also again just to add we don't live in America so for some of the older employees a nice redundancy package would actually be quite attractive and the chance to escape and work somewhere else. They've got the skills to walk straight into Stagecoach or Arriva who are desperate for drivers...
Some drivers who got severance when Chester closed did exactly this. I know of at least one who is now driving for Arriva at Durham.