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« on: March 29, 2012, 00:49:09 »
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Transport operators in the south are making urgent contingency plans to cope with the possible tanker driver strike.

First Great Western - the biggest user of diesel in the region - is looking to increase the amount of fuel taken to its depots by rail.

It is also understood the Government will priorities deliveries to bus and rail companies. Airlines should not be hit as fuel is piped to most airfields.

The Government has begun training military personnel to drive tankers if the dispute - over health and safety training - goes ahead.
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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2012, 16:55:20 »
Although off topic but connected, People need to stop panic buying because Unite have said:
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No strike dates have been set, and Unite would give seven days' notice before any action
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2012, 22:51:39 »
Indeed - from the BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page):

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Fuel strike over Easter ruled out by union

An Easter strike by fuel tanker drivers has been ruled out by the Unite union.

It is to join conciliation talks but said a strike could be called for after Easter if those broke down.
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« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2012, 18:11:33 »
It was never going to be over easter anyway, the tanker drivers are clever enough to know they get massive bonuses for working easter weekend, I've heard figures as high as ^400 a day is bank holiday pay rate for tanker drivers!
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2012, 19:32:17 »
You could also argue the recent days of panic buying have drawn attention to their "cause" and put pressure on all sides to find a resolution without the drivers losing any pay.
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« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2012, 00:36:07 »
Quote from: bobm on March 31, 2012, 19:32:17
You could also argue the recent days of panic buying have drawn attention to their "cause" and put pressure on all sides to find a resolution without the drivers losing any pay.

Or argue that the allowing 11 hour days has allowed them to work longer hours. They claim that they are being over worked causing safety issues. But it's weird how when more money is available the same issues seem to vanish. Trying their luck for more cash methinks
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