[Kizzy]

I dont think so arista....
Here is a quote from his guardian article...
''tanker drivers are responsible professionals. Unite has written to the minister asking for a full breakdown of the emergency supply centres so that we can secure these. At the same time, we asked him to remind the industry not to be tempted to sell these supplies, as they have done before''

[Omah]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17570627

The government has changed its advice to motorists after two days of panic buying at petrol stations.

Ministers now say there is no urgent need to top up petrol tanks, after the Unite union ruled out a strike by tanker drivers over Easter.

This so-called "government" couldn't organise the proverbial ****-up in a brewery but it would ensure that profit margins were increased to "cope with demand" .....

[Omah]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17706221

The fuel tanker drivers' dispute could be over after the Unite union agreed to put a possible deal to its members.

The deal was tabled following lengthy talks between the union and officials from six distribution firms.

About 60 union representatives from across the country will discuss the deal, and could still reject the proposals or ask for changes.

BBC transport correspondent Richard Westcott said there could still be a decision to strike, but that a deal was now effectively on the table.

A slap in the mush for the scare-mongering Tories .....

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Omah

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17706221



A slap in the mush for the scare-mongering Tories .....

Yes, what will they do now to take the spotlight off their misdemeanors?.....

[Omah]

Originally Posted by kizzy

Yes, what will they do now to take the spotlight off their misdemeanors?.....

I await with bated breath .....

[Omah]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17753488l

Tanker drivers' representatives are likely to reject a deal with company bosses aimed at averting strikes in the fuel dispute, the BBC understands.

Proposals were drawn up during six days of negotiations last week between the Unite union and company bosses.

Union sources say the representatives are likely to reject the plans in a vote later.

BBC correspondent John Moylan said the two sides might now reconvene at the conciliation service Acas.

The news meant the offer on the table was not regarded as sufficient but it did not necessarily mean the dispute would escalate, he said.

Unite has until Friday to accept a deal or announce a strike, after a deadline for calling industrial action was extended.

It would then have to give seven days' notice of any industrial action.

Wednesday's talks, involving 60 representatives of drivers at seven haulage firms, are continuing.

Don't panic !

[joeysteele]

They will be really foolish to strike over this, the public in the main will be with the Govt on this one. I hope they think hard on that.

[Omah]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17998518

Re-balloted fuel tanker drivers have voted against strikes but in favour of other forms of industrial action.

Members of the Unite union at Hoyer voted again after some workers did not receive papers during the last ballot.

Union leaders said 57.5% of members on a turnout of 79.5% at the company voted for action short of a strike.

Hoyer is one of six companies involved in a dispute over minimum standards in the industry which saw eight days of talks at conciliation service Acas.

Hoyer delivers petrol for Shell and Esso.

The union said a "significant minority" - 39.2% - were in favour of strike action in the ballot of more than 500 drivers.

'Vital industry'

Unite assistant general secretary Diana Holland said: "The vote in favour of action short of a strike demonstrates that deep concerns still remain in an increasingly insecure and unstable industry.

"Tanker drivers face a daily race to the bottom where contracts are chopped and changed.

"It is in everyone's interest to bring order to the chaos gripping a vital industry through the introduction of industry wide minimum standards.

"Members are currently taking part in a consultative ballot over proposals tabled through Acas. We will be announcing the result on Friday along with the next steps of our campaign to bring stability to the industry through the introduction of minimum standards."

Drivers at other companies in the dispute - including Wincanton, DHL, BP and Norbert Dentressangle - are being recommended to reject the proposals.

A spokesman for Hoyer said: "Hoyer is pleased that Unite members among its drivers have voted overwhelmingly to reject any strike action.

"This outcome is to the benefit of the company, its workforce and the country at large."

The government was criticised for advising motorists to store fuel in jerry cans after an initial vote in favour of strikes, followed by panic buying.

Maybe a resolution for the drivers soon .....

[Omah]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18036724

A strike by fuel tanker drivers has been averted after they narrowly voted to accept a deal, the Unite union says.

It means the long-running dispute over terms and conditions, that resulted in panic fuel-buying in March, is over.

Drivers from seven haulage firms backed the deal by 51% overall, while drivers in four of the companies voted to reject it.

Unite said the vote left no room for "complacency" and called for quick implementation of proposals.

It added the dispute had highlighted "deep-seated problems" in fuel supply and called on the energy select committee to launch an investigation into the industry.

The deal was brokered during talks at the conciliation service Acas.

A good result for everyone, except the scaremongering Tories, who like nothing better than industrial disputes which scare the public into the Conservative camp .....

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Omah

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18036724



A good result for everyone, except the scaremongering Tories, who like nothing better than industrial disputes which scare the public into the Conservative camp .....

The only people that scared me into the Tory camp was the reckless Labour party,they made me realise just how irresponsible and incapable they are,full of empty promises which some people lap up for some strange reason.No give me someone who will be cruel to be kind as they say.

[Omah]

Originally Posted by kazanne

The only people that scared me into the Tory camp was the reckless Labour party,they made me realise just how irresponsible and incapable they are,full of empty promises which some people lap up for some strange reason.No give me someone who will be cruel to be kind as they say.

Speaking of empty promises :

Tuesday, 13 April 2010

Conservative leader David Cameron has launched his party's election manifesto, which he says is a "plan to change Britain for the better".

AFAIK, under the Tories, Britain has changed for the worse, except for Cameron's clique and cronies, who grow richer year on year .....