Bob Crowe..........................David Cameron's Ace in the Hole.
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Previously on "Bob Crowe at it again - this time over 2 sacked workers.."
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI never thought I'd see a Scargill wannabe, but that's what Crow is.
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Originally posted by manclarky View PostSo, that begs the question....why don't they need drivers on the DLR?
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Originally posted by eek View PostThe victoria line is automatic. I believe the Jubilee line is as well. The fact there is a driver there is for safety and backup reasons (in the same way that you have pilots on recent airbus planes).
Surely, they just need to implement the same safety systems on the underground that they do on the DLR?? (Or am I being hopelessly naive?)
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Originally posted by zeitghostTo catch the bits of flying engine, you mean?
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Originally posted by manclarky View PostWhy can't they have automated trains (like DLR) on the whole of the Underground?
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThere was an interview with him and LU on Radio 4 around the time of the last set of strikes and he sounded more like a bully boy hell bent on bringing as much damage to LU as possible and no way like a union guy representing workers for fair rights. I don't bother with this type of stuff normally but he got me in a rage just listening to him. I felt sorry for LU having to deal with this oik. I believe underground drivers are on around 40k a year which is due to nothing more than blackmail from the unions and nothing at all to do with the pressure/requirements of the job.
Nasty little power mad man he is.
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There was an interview with him and LU on Radio 4 around the time of the last set of strikes and he sounded more like a bully boy hell bent on bringing as much damage to LU as possible and no way like a union guy representing workers for fair rights. I don't bother with this type of stuff normally but he got me in a rage just listening to him. I felt sorry for LU having to deal with this oik. I believe underground drivers are on around 40k a year which is due to nothing more than blackmail from the unions and nothing at all to do with the pressure/requirements of the job.
Nasty little power mad man he is.
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostIt does appear that young Bob is seriously, seriously out of control.
If a union rep punched management it seems like he'd call his members out. There is no place for dinosaurs like Bob.
The RMT, as part of this dispute, are insisting that LU fill the 250 posts budgeted. These are jobs that are not required by LU! Yet the RMT wants them filled.
Crowe is a classic!
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Originally posted by Ruprect View PostYou'd have the added advantage that you could massively increase capacity by not having to rely on human reaction speed. Massive capital cost in age of austerity though I'd've thought.
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It does appear that young Bob is seriously, seriously out of control.
If a union rep punched management it seems like he'd call his members out. There is no place for dinosaurs like Bob.
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Originally posted by manclarky View PostWhy can't they have automated trains (like DLR) on the whole of the Underground?
That way, when there's a strike called (by ticket office staff perhaps), the effect would be minimal - tubes could still run.
I accept there'd be Health & Safety red-tape for platforms if there's no-one manning the platforms / cameras / doors etc.
It would save a fortune in salary though - these drivers earn a fortune....£31k back in 2002: BBC NEWS | England | More strikes expected on Tube
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Originally posted by Jog On View PostGet the poles in!
That way, when there's a strike called (by ticket office staff perhaps), the effect would be minimal - tubes could still run.
I accept there'd be Health & Safety red-tape for platforms if there's no-one manning the platforms / cameras / doors etc.
It would save a fortune in salary though - these drivers earn a fortune....£31k back in 2002: BBC NEWS | England | More strikes expected on Tube
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If the Tories play their cards right, Bob Crow could become a big asset for them come the next election.
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Bob Crowe at it again - this time over 2 sacked workers..
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Hundreds of London Underground workers start voting this week on whether to call a strike over the treatment of two union members, threatening to bring the capital to a standstill during the festive season."We are calling on our members to deliver resounding 'yes' votes for action in both ballots as we send out a signal that London Underground will not be allowed to get away with picking off our activists," said RMT General Secretary Bob Crow in a statement.Transport for London (TfL) said the Bakerloo line driver was dismissed for a breach of Tube safety rules, not for his trade union activities, and that the Northern Line driver was sacked for his "unacceptable conduct" towards London Underground colleagues rather than the "unproven allegations" RMT said were behind it.Tags: None
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