(17 Sep 2023, 9:08 pm)Fleetmaster wrote In the West Midlands the drivers who did turn out simply got the abuse the public were wanting to direct to the striking drivers who had completely wrecked the lives of college students sitting exams etc. No doubt the striking drivers want those drivers to be first in line for the job losses that will result from the higher fares and service cuts made to fund the "reward" the union achieved, since as everyone worked out on day one, National Express Group shareholders have absolutely intention of diverting profits from other units to fund pay awards in this one relatively small part of this global business, contrary to what Unite said should happen (and are repeating here).
Completely wrecked? Dear lord, the embittered 6th form politics reaction. You realise causing disruption is the point of a strike?
NatEx got a 16% pay rise and protected their terms and conditions (and actually improved some of them)
If you believe that Unions are behind the current issues then there's no hope for you.