Recent content by atw driver

I am disappointed that they have called the overtime ban off it should have stayed until we vote on any proposals as the ban was hurting them. Also if the proposals don't meet with my approval then I will vote against them.

At yesterday's meeting the management appear to have conceded to about 80% of what they originally agreed to. They will now send a draft to the e.c who seem to be still not prepared to accept this. The e.c are not due to be in session until after the next week's strike and a couple of members...

Companies proposals rejected more strike dates to follow

No progress at today's talks

I don't see the strike being called off this time as the h.r director has succeeded in upsetting both the drivers and also the aslef e.c.

Ballot result just in strike action 81.7%, action short of strike 93.4%

We also do long distance work for example manchester to cardiff

It takes a fellow driver to get it. I remember those comments unbelievable considering I drive a variety of traction including locos.

Reduction in spare movement only for depots on the 4 day week, 3 year deal of 2.5, 2 and 2% in third year means we fall further behind in terms of pay. I,m not expecting to be the highest paid but for the amount of different traction and amount of route knowledge we have I don't think we should...

It's not gloating at all I was keeping people informed of the possibility of action and when it was likely to occur. My personal view was that it should have been taken during the world cup as this was the optimum time to put pressure on the company. I didn't take the decision to strike lightly...

Because the new offer is not any better than the existing one and the e.c have gone against every member of the company council who all stated to the e.c that they wanted the offer rejected.

Strike suspended disgraceful decision by the e.c

Strike is on --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Aslef e.c met earlier and after consideration that the strike dates stand

Following talks between mickwhelan and atw the strike is temporarily suspended

Driver managers at atw are not allowed to drive trains --- old post above --- --- new post below --- where's that yahoo who doubted me when I posted about this week's ago