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long time no see
Earthsea


United Kingdom
6771 Posts

Posted - 18/01/2008 :  17:32:16  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Page 7 of of todays Argus.

They were offered 1.1
but the Union says it Ain't enough.


They are Lucky to have a Job.

Maybe Polish Drivers would be far better.


Sign Of The Times.

caeos
Barsoom



157 Posts

Posted - 18/01/2008 :  21:48:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
the minimum pay rise is 1.1, the maximum is ave 2.75 over two years.

and the figure in the arg's is PRE DEDUCTIONS.

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long time no see
Earthsea



United Kingdom
6771 Posts

Posted - 20/01/2008 :  09:25:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
They do not need to strike
many get Overtime.
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Daveb
Earthsea



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Posted - 20/01/2008 :  09:38:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
1-3% at the moment is very low.
The teachers are forced into a three year deal by Gordon Brown.

Power bills have just risen by 15%.
Car fuel has risen by much the same.
Food will cost a lot more due to this.

Would you want to drive a bus around Brihton for £350 a week.
In some areas the bus drivers should get a medal as well as a payrise.

On the other hand, the way some of them drive they should be locked up.

We're all doomed!
Head for the hills before they start heading for you!
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long time no see
Earthsea



United Kingdom
6771 Posts

Posted - 20/01/2008 :  09:44:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes Dave
they ain't all good Drivers.
They are Lucky to have a job.
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea



United Kingdom
6016 Posts

Posted - 20/01/2008 :  09:49:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
The point Daveb is making is that the payrises are not even remotely in keeping with inflation. So effectively despite payrises as they stand the income is going to be less in 'real' terms.

"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld



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Posted - 20/01/2008 :  12:45:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Any way of finding out how much Roger French is paid?
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea



United Kingdom
6016 Posts

Posted - 20/01/2008 :  13:01:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I shouldn't think that he will feel the pinch in quite the same way Infinite ... regardless of the actual sum.

"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin
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Horseman7
Barsoom



United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/01/2008 :  13:09:23  Show Profile  Send Horseman7 a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Infinite Poppadum

Any way of finding out how much Roger French is paid?



Come to the Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning and find out.

Happy heckling.


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Captain Hawkeye
Barsoom



United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/01/2008 :  13:58:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Horseman7

quote:
Originally posted by Infinite Poppadum

Any way of finding out how much Roger French is paid?



Come to the Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning and find out.

Happy heckling.




Must be something like this :

January Breakfast

Friday 25th January

Sponsored by 02

This month's inspirational speaker will be Roger French, the Managing Director of the Brighton and Hove Bus Company. This will be your chance to hear the story of the man behind the buses...make sure you book your place early as this one is sure to sell out fast.

Time: 7.45am - 9.30am Venue: Carluccios, Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE
Cost: £10 for members and £17.50 for guests

http://www.businessinbrighton.org.uk/archives/forthcoming_events/index.html
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long time no see
Earthsea



United Kingdom
6771 Posts

Posted - 20/01/2008 :  14:14:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes get Rog
to take a Pay Cut.
His Cut then gets put into a free Vending machine for all Staff.

Strike Threat could then be over.

Life In The City.
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