As if by magic a press release has appeared - improved package offered to Colleagues with the result expected on Thursday. Union recommendation to accept

https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/chester-le...pot-update

(09 Aug 2022, 1:36 pm)Ambassador wrote As if by magic a press release has appeared - improved package offered to Colleagues with the result expected on Thursday. Union recommendation to accept

https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/chester-le...pot-update

The union is so bad, also it basically shows that GNE have no backbone. 

WE will withdraw the package if a union strike is voted for... I hope they still go for Union action

(09 Aug 2022, 2:09 pm)Unber43 wrote The union is so bad, also it basically shows that GNE have no backbone. 

WE will withdraw the package if a union strike is voted for... I hope they still go for Union action

What are you arguing for? The union is bad but you hope they still take action, despite not knowing what the offer is and ignoring the fact its been recommended for acceptance?

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(09 Aug 2022, 2:19 pm)Adrian wrote What are you arguing for? The union is bad but you hope they still take action, despite not knowing what the offer is and ignoring the fact its been recommended for acceptance?

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I'm guessing the new offer must be good as it hasn't been 'leaked' to the papers yet! (although there's still time)

(09 Aug 2022, 2:19 pm)Adrian wrote What are you arguing for? The union is bad but you hope they still take action, despite not knowing what the offer is and ignoring the fact its been recommended for acceptance?

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I think some people just say anything in an attempt to get over, not realising that it takes a specific skillet to do so.

If there is a strike I hope GNE uses the 56' Plate OmniDekka's as they offer the most capacity and the 21/X21 or whatever they decide to run will need the extra capacity.

(10 Aug 2022, 7:10 pm)Unber43 wrote If there is a strike I hope GNE uses the 56' Plate OmniDekka's as they offer the most capacity and the 21/X21 or whatever they decide to run will need the extra capacity.

Arriva X12 between Durham & Newcastle will be popular

(10 Aug 2022, 7:10 pm)Unber43 wrote If there is a strike I hope GNE uses the 56' Plate OmniDekka's as they offer the most capacity and the 21/X21 or whatever they decide to run will need the extra capacity.

Why would they opt to use a less fuel efficient vehicle when they'll only be getting a fraction of their normal revenue?

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(10 Aug 2022, 7:24 pm)northern156 wrote Why would they opt to use a less fuel efficient vehicle when they'll only be getting a fraction of their normal revenue?

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Because they have 20 more seats than the usual Angels?

(10 Aug 2022, 7:25 pm)Unber43 wrote Because they have 20 more seats than the usual Angels?

I refer you to my previous reply...

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(10 Aug 2022, 7:10 pm)Unber43 wrote If there is a strike I hope GNE uses the 56' Plate OmniDekka's as they offer the most capacity and the 21/X21 or whatever they decide to run will need the extra capacity.

I can't see having to loan buses from another depot to cover a service during a strike will go down too well with their striking workforce.

Offer accepted, industrial action averted

I wonder what the offer was.
It's pretty much guaranteed that they haven't stopped the closure, so I'm guessing it's just more hush money?

It would be interesting to know what the offer was especially as the pay offer for other staff was rejected a second time yesterday.

I would have been interested in what frequencies/services actually would have ran if the strike didn't happen

(11 Aug 2022, 11:49 am)Ambassador wrote Offer accepted, industrial action averted

That’ll disappoint some on here, one less thing to complain about

Would've been fun to watch but I think overall it's a good thing for all concerned.

(11 Aug 2022, 5:16 pm)Wybus wrote That’ll disappoint some on here, one less thing to complain about

I don’t think anyone wanted this or would have enjoyed it.

For all GNEs many failings, a strike would have decimated what little confidence anyone has and caused serious issues for long term viability

(11 Aug 2022, 9:11 pm)Ambassador wrote I don’t think anyone wanted this or would have enjoyed it.

For all GNEs many failings, a strike would have decimated what little confidence anyone has and caused serious issues for long term viability

I think most of us know that.
Meanwhile the 'anti-GNE agenda' paranoia that persists and even the 'GNE can do no wrong fan boys' seem to be convinced otherwise.

(11 Aug 2022, 9:55 pm)Andreos1 wrote I think most of us know that.
Meanwhile the 'anti-GNE agenda' paranoia that persists and even the 'GNE can do no wrong fan boys' seem to be convinced otherwise.

Does that really exist anymore?

Everyone is pretty critical on here nowadays and I can't imagine 'Big Nige' attracting a fanbase like other MDs with his approach

(11 Aug 2022, 9:55 pm)Andreos1 wrote I think most of us know that.
Meanwhile the 'anti-GNE agenda' paranoia that persists and even the 'GNE can do no wrong fan boys' seem to be convinced otherwise.

 People on here might think i have it in for GNE ( Dan!) but its only cause they have a monopoly (alomost) where i live. If my mate was a member on here he wouldn't have a bad word to say about GNE as the Q3 is much better than the arriva 43/44/45 which is " the worst bus servie in the world" everytime on doesn't run or the pout a baby solo on the 3pm 44 to EDinnington when they know gossy high school kicks out at 3pm and they all try to pile on!

(12 Aug 2022, 10:11 am)Rob44 wrote  People on here might think i have it in for GNE ( Dan!) but its only cause they have a monopoly (alomost) where i live. If my mate was a member on here he wouldn't have a bad word to say about GNE as the Q3 is much better than the arriva 43/44/45 which is " the worst bus servie in the world" everytime on doesn't run or the pout a baby solo on the 3pm 44 to EDinnington when they know gossy high school kicks out at 3pm and they all try to pile on!

I don’t think you have it in for Go North East, Rob! I think you like a drink or two though, hee-hee!


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(12 Aug 2022, 5:52 am)MurdnunoC wrote Does that really exist anymore?

Everyone is pretty critical on here nowadays and I can't imagine 'Big Nige' attracting a fanbase like other MDs with his approach

Oh aye. Still there. They're like tories though. Just a little bit quiet and embarrassed at the moment.

Any public leaks what the revised offer was?

(13 Aug 2022, 8:17 pm)idiot wrote Any public leaks what the revised offer was?

Severance pay for a very small number of drivers. Otherwise the same as before.


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Just seen this on North East Bus Enthusiasts Facebook page, after 6943 was spotted going through Gateshead:


Route learning for 57/58 at Washington

(27 Aug 2022, 3:37 pm)Michael wrote Just seen this on North East Bus Enthusiasts Facebook page, after 6943 was spotted going through Gateshead:


Route learning for 57/58 at Washington

Where are they going to park them?

Is the 21 and X21 transferring to riverside depot.

(27 Aug 2022, 3:37 pm)Michael wrote Just seen this on North East Bus Enthusiasts Facebook page, after 6943 was spotted going through Gateshead:


Route learning for 57/58 at Washington

Wouldn't be surprised to see some odd routes move around to cover the driver issue.

Be interesting to see what happens with Percy Main aswell as they're rather lacking routes (1/19/41(A)/309/310/311). Wonder if they might gain something from elsewhere but not sure what there's only really the 9/24/26 triangle that's anywhere near.

I think I heard the 57/58 were only going to be operated by Washington on evenings - probably Sunday's as well but not sure on that.