(13 Oct 2023, 2:59 pm)Thomas12 wrote Seen this on Facebook, embarrassing
(13 Oct 2023, 2:59 pm)Thomas12 wrote Seen this on Facebook, embarrassing
(13 Oct 2023, 5:37 pm)cbma06 wrote From the last time northern was on strike in the early 90’s , how long was the strike on for before independent operators etc stepped in to cover northern routes until northern restarted there routes again, does it have to be a continuously for a few weeks or months?, even though most independent operators mostly all gone now and stagecoach and Arriva can’t even cover there own commercial routes
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(13 Oct 2023, 5:37 pm)cbma06 wrote From the last time northern was on strike in the early 90’s , how long was the strike on for before independent operators etc stepped in to cover northern routes until northern restarted there routes again, does it have to be a continuously for a few weeks or months?, even though most independent operators mostly all gone now and stagecoach and Arriva can’t even cover there own commercial routes
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(13 Oct 2023, 5:54 pm)DeltaMan wrote "Unite are literally rejecting a deal they themselves proposed" Ben is quoted on the Chronicle website.
If that is true then I'd literally throw my computer out the window, nevermind issue a uniquely worded staff briefing.
(13 Oct 2023, 8:28 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Unlike the Go North West strikes where they drafted in coach operators who were still recovering from Covid and had plenty of drivers and vehicles spare at the time, the only alternative probably it to hire a load of agency drivers (like they did for Metro Replacements), however that could also cause issues down the line with buses getting lost, and you going to end up with one getting stuck under one of the many low bridges in the area (probably the one near the Metrocentre). Either way it's not looking good for either party (GNE or Unite) as they are just blaming each other whilst the drivers are stuck in the middle getting abuse and unsure on what's happening next.
We have now been informed that the following scholars bus services will not run during the strike:
836 service - 14:40hrs Thorp Academy, Ryton
841 service - 15:45hrs (15:10hrs on a Friday) St Thomas More, Blaydon
891 service - (15:10hrs Friday) St Thomas More, Blaydon
882 service - 07:50hrs to Cardinal Hume
880 service - 15:25hrs Cardinal Hume
878 service - 15:30hrs (15:00hrs Friday) Cardinal Hume
873 service - 15:30hrs Lord Lawson of Beamish
855 service - 14:40hrs (Friday) Grace College
(13 Oct 2023, 8:28 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Unlike the Go North West strikes where they drafted in coach operators who were still recovering from Covid and had plenty of drivers and vehicles spare at the time, the only alternative probably it to hire a load of agency drivers (like they did for Metro Replacements), however that could also cause issues down the line with buses getting lost, and you going to end up with one getting stuck under one of the many low bridges in the area (probably the one near the Metrocentre). Either way it's not looking good for either party (GNE or Unite) as they are just blaming each other whilst the drivers are stuck in the middle getting abuse and unsure on what's happening next.
(13 Oct 2023, 4:36 pm)Ambassador wrote It’s lovely they’re allowing work experience from 6th form to write these things though.
The tone is so condescending and poor, do they actually have internal communication resource? On a serious note, as a senior HR and Engagement Manager, it genuinely worries me that a grown paid manager thought that was appropriate
(14 Oct 2023, 8:23 am)Aaron21 wrote The leaked briefing read different to what Ben said on the Website when updated. I can't tell if he at this point now doesn't care and just will give the worst bad names under the sun to Unite and the drivers
Here's what he said
"Quote"
Go North East business director Ben Maxfield said, “Our workforce is beside itself with worry, but instead of a constructive dialogue what we are seeing from the local Unite representatives is moving goal posts, U-turns and knee jerk reactions, with no consideration of the impact on the travelling public”.
He also said, “This dispute and strike are entirely of Unite’s making. All we want is for the local union representatives to work constructively and collaboratively with us to secure the region’s bus services”.
“There is mounting anger within the workforce over Unite’s handling of negotiations and their call for a continuous strike. Unite are literally rejecting a deal they themselves proposed. Wild and unfounded claims by the union of ‘paltry pay offers’, and false claims that the company are ‘not coming to the table’ don’t help”.
(14 Oct 2023, 10:12 am)Thomas12 wrote Despite Ben saying the offer is 'no-strings', I don't think it really is.
Apparently they want to return to discussing the amendment of T&Cs in a couple of months.
(14 Oct 2023, 4:48 pm)Unber43 wrote Drivers will not accept that some of the longest dead run time is upto 70 mins (late X10's on football nights)And if this is indeed the case, nor should they.
X21 from/to West Aukland
20 from/to Langley Park
21 from/to Brandon/Durham
6 to/from Metrocentre
1 to/from Metrocentre