(21 Sep 2023, 3:05 pm)morritt89 wrote It's funny that you mention TUPE. When GNE cancelled my contract (I used to do the 4274 Coxhoe scholars) I, in theory could have stayed with the contract and went to the new operator (JH I believe) but GNE management didn't know how TUPE worked (it was also suggested to the Union as an option) but instead I wad paid off.
The thing with NF is he has a reputation but those who hired him must know something or think he is good. I had the misfortune of working at Arriva when he was there too. Is what is happening now at GNE a watered down version of what he did at GNW with fire and rehire (without the firing and rehiring)?
Each operator has their own advantages and disadvantages to work for (hourly rate, depot location, minimum guaranteed hours etc) but if these were all broadly similar would that help the situation rather than a race to the bottom with terms and conditions? I know of a driver who went from GNE and straight onto his preferred rota (splits) at Stagecoach.
That's appalling.
Genuinely shocked that the transfer wasn't completed or the group didn't know/seek out info on TUPE.
Mind, it wouldn't have been half bad if you got the money and then got a job with JH or elsewhere straight off.
Just the uncertainty in between.