theciderviking Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, zahidf said: Lol it won't be a 'minor inconvenience '. Are people willing to not get to Glastonbury to support the strike? There already many alternative modes of transport available. There will also be trains running on other days. Its highly unlikely that anybody would have no means of getting to the site as a result of the strike. People are already rallying around supporting each other with offers of alternative transport, accommodation etc. But yes, if it was a choice between me getting to go on holiday, or a person getting to keep their job, there’s no question. It’s peoples livelihoods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovelanegan Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 hour ago, AlexOvd said: Yeah, my plan is trying to reach the O2 as early as possible and once there have some breakfast/coffee and wait. Thames clippers stop at the O2 if you fancy the scenic route! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotChipWillBreakYourLegs Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 hour ago, al_coholic said: I am CS and not had a pay rise in 3 years. My dept is under threat from the 91000 reduction requirement BoJo and JRM have announced. We aren't covered by a union so won't be striking but are still nervous about the future. Can you not join one being CS? Ever thought about Prospect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovelanegan Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Slight ballache as we have a train to Bristol booked on 21st (for See coach Wed morning) but National Express have plenty of options on Tuesday so have grabbed a couple of seats just in case. Hope it's resolved, job safety agreed and the strike cancelled but if not, then this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Pee Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, rhyscork said: I'm now absolutely convinced this person is actually Nadine Dorries Two peas in a spiteful pod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotChipWillBreakYourLegs Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, zahidf said: Lol it won't be a 'minor inconvenience '. Are people willing to not get to Glastonbury to support the strike? Ranting about it on a forum is not going to help anyone. Edited June 7, 2022 by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Pee Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 hour ago, dogeggs said: Any Bristolians out there that have good knowledge of long stay parking in the city? Looks like we might need to park up from Tuesday 21st til Tuesday 28th. The NCP option at £180 feels like a bit of a joke.... Hi mate, why not try a couple of the apps where you pay to park on someone's drive? I use Justpark and pay about a fiver to pay on a drive all day near Salford Quays where they charge about 20 quid for the day in official parking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility of Solitude Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jay Pee said: Hi mate, why not try a couple of the apps where you pay to park on someone's drive? I use Justpark and pay about a fiver to pay on a drive all day near Salford Quays where they charge about 20 quid for the day in official parking This. I used yourparking.co.uk..... got a space in central Bristol for 6 days for £53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 19 minutes ago, theciderviking said: There already many alternative modes of transport available. There will also be trains running on other days. Its highly unlikely that anybody would have no means of getting to the site as a result of the strike. People are already rallying around supporting each other with offers of alternative transport, accommodation etc. But yes, if it was a choice between me getting to go on holiday, or a person getting to keep their job, there’s no question. It’s peoples livelihoods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerqueen Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 I've booked a cheap hotel in Brum on Tuesday night to in case I think it's best to stay over to make sure I'm there OK for my Weds morning coach. I was already having to leave at 8.30 on Weds to get the train for Brum and am not convinced that will be unaffected, nor any earlier one. I reckon I can persuade my son to give me a lift into Brum on Tuesday evening if need be. The hotel can be cancelled for free up to a couple of days before if the strike is off or I think I can travel in on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simsy Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 28 minutes ago, ilovelanegan said: Slight ballache as we have a train to Bristol booked on 21st (for See coach Wed morning) but National Express have plenty of options on Tuesday so have grabbed a couple of seats just in case. Hope it's resolved, job safety agreed and the strike cancelled but if not, then this: Same here. Yes it's a ball ache (or more of a tit ache for me), but I work in the public sector so I know what it's like to have pay freezes and job cuts. (Also, even if I didn't have that experience I'd like to think I'd have some empathy, I'm not a fucking Tory.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Part of the reason thatcher got in the 80s was because of too many strikes over unrealistic pay demands Maybe have some critical thinking over the situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdash79 Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 So for train strikes normally they finish services early the day before the strike to ensure trains for in the correct place to restart the day after the strike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Pee Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, zahidf said: Part of the reason thatcher got in the 80s was because of too many strikes over unrealistic pay demands Maybe have some critical thinking over the situation? Are you Jacob Rees Mogg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Pee Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Or maybe Jacob Leeks Mogg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Jay Pee said: Are you Jacob Rees Mogg? Loool I'm anti tory But I'm not just going to go along with bullshit strikes without reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedra Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Just mentioned the strike effecting Glastonbury on bbc news at 10pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviewevie Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, zahidf said: But I'm not just going to go along with bullshit strikes without reason you know why they're striking, right? (or threatening to strike, which is what it may just be in the end if there is a breakthrough in talks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 27 minutes ago, dotdash79 said: So for train strikes normally they finish services early the day before the strike to ensure trains for in the correct place to restart the day after the strike. Yes. Just like they do on Christmas Eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie_corrigan Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, zahidf said: Loool I'm anti tory But I'm not just going to go along with bullshit strikes without reason Eh? You must be bored to carry this on for this long? Pay freezes, cost of living increases, threats to job security. It’s ok though as zahidf thinks they’re not a good enough reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, eddie_corrigan said: Eh? You must be bored to carry this on for this long? Pay freezes, cost of living increases, threats to job security. It’s ok though as zahidf thinks they’re not a good enough reason Sounds like every other industry Also none of that is confirmed. This is a preemptive strike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyscork Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, zahidf said: Loool I'm anti tory But I'm not just going to go along with bullshit strikes without reason Theres a big difference between not going along with something and outright launching abuse at people who do. Just out of interest, are you in support of literally 1000s of key workers losing their jobs while shareholders take home almost £1 Billion?? 600 tube staff, 2500 network rail staff, 100s - 1000s of station staff. The lack of care for fellow human beings is staggering 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyscork Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Just now, zahidf said: Sounds like every other industry Also none of that is confirmed. This is a preemptive strike If you want, we can meet for a pint at the cider bus and i will show you the transcripts from the shareholders meetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, rhyscork said: If you want, we can meet for a pint at the cider bus and i will show you the transcripts from the shareholders meetings Well if you're buying. I have to splash out extra money to even get there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyscork Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, zahidf said: Well if you're buying. I have to splash out extra money to even get there now. No problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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