Yes. But very very few will.When the unions rule to ban overtime - do members have any discretion to ignore that ruling and work regardless?
When the unions rule to ban overtime - do members have any discretion to ignore that ruling and work regardless?
Not That im aware of but it will make you extremely unpopular at the depot and across the company.As far as I am aware, there is no obligation for anyone to ever do as a union says? Though those who are members will usually do so.
Can you be expelled from a Union for not following its edicts?
If you work for the union, presumably you do have to obey!As far as I am aware, there is no obligation for anyone to ever do as a union says? Though those who are members will usually do so.
As far as I am aware, there is no obligation for anyone to ever do as a union says? Though those who are members will usually do so.
Can you be expelled from a Union for not following its edicts?
If you work for the union, presumably you do have to obey!
If you work for the union, presumably you do have to obey!
Except for doctors...Most people don't work for the union though.
Nobody can be compelled to even join a union if they don't want to.
I've had issues with ATW in the past in similar circumstances on a Northern strike day.... point blank refused me travel from Chester to Newton le Willows-even though the last train to NLW had left Lime Street about 2.5 hours earlier!I can answer a few Qs:
Delay repay does apply if you are delayed.
It does not apply if you travel earlier (they might offer discretionary compensation though)
If the only way to get there departing at that time is via London then the rail industry has to let you travel via London.
Stopping short in Reading would likely be frowned upon as arguably it's not really stopping short, given the intended journey. An additional Oxford to Reading ticket would validate the entire journey to Reading of course.
1st class fares are valid in 1st class.
If 1st is full I would expect compensation to be paid.
Not necessarily. I am in a union, I didn't go on strike last time they recommended it (arguably I'd have been throwing money away if I had gone on strike). Being in a union isn't just about the ability to on strike; you may one day want representation if a problem occurs, for example. I do not get well paid in that job for the work I do, but I do it because I enjoy it and I want to be in a position where I can help others. I know that if I want to leave it I can do and get more money elsewhere.Thing is, why go in a union, and then not do what it recommends? That's why you pay money in, to look after your interests. If you ignore it's recommendation, then quite frankly as well as being unpopular you're also throwing money away.
It doesn't matter what you think, nor myself either. What matters is what the law says and if the law says this ain't a strike then it ain't a strike.Some classic Rail UK pedantry here. By which I mean 'pedantry' that is actually wrong. A significant part of the workforce is declining to work Sundays at the instruction of the union. If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... And more to the point it meets the dictionary definition of "a cessation of work, or other obstructive refusal to act normally, as a means of putting pressure on employers, etc" (Chambers 10th edition - other dictionaries are available)
It doesn't matter what you think, nor myself either. What matters is what the law says and if the law says this ain't a strike then it ain't a strike.
I did think it unusual for the RMT to strike on a Sunday. I have often thought it might be good day to hold one. Less trains run but it still causes the company disruption to an extent, without annoying hundreds of commuters.
Seeing as I'm a devout Jedi, I should have 14th December off as I will be attending my place of worship...
Last time I checked (about 30 years ago) most Christian church denominations offered Saturday night services / Mass for those whose employment required Sunday work.
Yes. As has been stated in this thread to an extent.Are we any the wiser what the strike is over yet?
You would be wrong then.From what I hear it's about money which in the current climate will find no favour with the general public and further the case for DOO.
You would be wrong then.
Unfortunately it is not my place to say at the moment. If someone else who also knows the true cause wishes to disclose it that is down to them.I don’t think it’s that clear in the thread - perhaps you could enlighten us?
Sort of, that is the long term aim I believe, but isn't what this action is currently about.I think post number 10 explains the issue best. If anyone knows different please feel free to comment.