Recent content by Donhamer

I don’t think anyone could explain that adequately for you to be honest. All I can say is that in my opinion a service with a fully trained and safety critical Conductor operating it is safer than one without. Not just for door operation either, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve had...

New FM not wanting this hassle a week into his new job?

Not something you and I will ever agree on clearly.

Yep, common sense prevails.

Strikes called off, Conductors will continue to operate doors and carry out despatch duties on Barrhead and EK services.

Guards get 5%, TE’s get 3% I believe.

All Dumfries guards are on strike for this dispute.

What tests did you do and what were they like? Did you also do your MMI? I’m pretty sure there’s loads on this forum about the DMI if you search for it. Best of luck.

Which depot was that for if you don’t mind me asking @Throwaway12 ?

All staff have NOT been offered the same deal, the conditions attached vary from union to union to as such. The majority of productivity and efficiency savings are aimed at RMT members and Conductors in particular.

Scotrail are now saying if non union staff break the strike and work through COP26 they will receive the £300 payment AND the pay rise. Paying 2 people different salary’s for doing exactly the same job doesn’t seem right. Not sure of the legality either.

I more or less agree on both points but why should Conductors agree a deal that is inferior to other grades?

He fails to mention the changes to T’s & C’s that will affect Conductors far more than any other grade and potentially change their role completely.

The problem as far as I can see the condition regarding Revenue Protection. This is far too vague and could potentially completely change the role of Conductors. I think what’s on offer is better for other grades than it is for Conductors. I reckon if the part about Revenue Protection was...

It’s a terrible ‘offer’. The conditions attached are unbelievable and were never going to be acceptable to staff particularly Guards. It’s been said it’s like Scotrail are trying to completely change the role of the Guard and are doing it on the cheap. I don’t disagree.