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Originally Posted by Krystal n chips
And, true to form, after the "gosh, what a shock ! " releases yesterday, the UK Gov't resorts to the now default standard...lies to the public.
T F, that was an interesting reply, thanks for the French social history lesson, not entirely relevant, but that's JB. I am acutely aware of how some unions, and the leaders, abused their positions in the 70's..which resulted in the despotic regime headed by the unlamented deceased as we know.
You may be interested to learn I've been subjected tot the negative aspects of unions, twice. Difficult to say which was the most appalling ...possibly the last one where union application forms were frequently left on my desk...ironically, next to my copy of the Guardian, where a "manager", a dead ringer for "Red Robbo" in both physique and ideology used to send emails saying ignore the organisation, do what the union tells you, he was a "manager " remember...who was obsessed with trade boundaries..." how can you train about engines when you was airframes in the RAF " and, worse still, from his perspective,basic, very basic, avionics and electrics.." well, it's like this bonehead (not well received, strangely) in the real world, which you've never worked in, as a Line Engineer you are expected to do all these disciplines as part of your job "....I wasn't invited to the top table at the Christmas do, thankfully, as they were an embarrassment in public.
Here's the Gov't's lies exposed.
Government knew of P&O Ferries sackings the day before, No 10 admits | P&O Ferries | The Guardian
T F, that was an interesting reply, thanks for the French social history lesson, not entirely relevant, but that's JB. I am acutely aware of how some unions, and the leaders, abused their positions in the 70's..which resulted in the despotic regime headed by the unlamented deceased as we know.
You may be interested to learn I've been subjected tot the negative aspects of unions, twice. Difficult to say which was the most appalling ...possibly the last one where union application forms were frequently left on my desk...ironically, next to my copy of the Guardian, where a "manager", a dead ringer for "Red Robbo" in both physique and ideology used to send emails saying ignore the organisation, do what the union tells you, he was a "manager " remember...who was obsessed with trade boundaries..." how can you train about engines when you was airframes in the RAF " and, worse still, from his perspective,basic, very basic, avionics and electrics.." well, it's like this bonehead (not well received, strangely) in the real world, which you've never worked in, as a Line Engineer you are expected to do all these disciplines as part of your job "....I wasn't invited to the top table at the Christmas do, thankfully, as they were an embarrassment in public.
Here's the Gov't's lies exposed.
Government knew of P&O Ferries sackings the day before, No 10 admits | P&O Ferries | The Guardian
As for the French history, there was one element I didn't include, although I have to say I find it rather touching. These young boys who were dispatched to the cities were called "hirondelles " (swallows ) because like these migratory birds they would disappear and then return a few months later.
As for the Guardian article, I truly don't regard that as lies . Seriously who expects complicated situation to be transmitted up through I don't know how many levels of "management" and get a reasonable answer within 24 hours ? That's just clickbait/crowdpleasing. Having said that, this is the most despicably dishonest government I can recall, so even if they had had time, then lies would have been most likely.
A problem that strikes me , is that , imo, there are few serious politicians in the major European ( GB, F, D ) governments. Macron is a major disappointment playing to the crowd, although Le Drian - current Foreign minister , ex defence minister is solid, GB you know and then Germany. Scholtz had a decades-long reputation for being a ditherer, but within a couple of weeks has amazingly doubled the defence budget without any (public) consultation with the MdB and has now said they will buy F35 ( maintaining nuclear deterrent ). The Green ministers - Habeck and Baerbock - have adopted positions that are really astonishing ( although Baerbock was already very anti-Russian even pre-Ukraine invasion ). Obviously Germany has swerved out of its normal "let's integrate the Russians " routine: the ones I have mentioned are showing surprising qualities, but other party members are fence-sitting.
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Originally Posted by Krystal n chips
And, true to form, after the "gosh, what a shock ! " releases yesterday, the UK Gov't resorts to the now default standard...lies to the public.
T F, that was an interesting reply, thanks for the French social history lesson, not entirely relevant, but that's JB. I am acutely aware of how some unions, and the leaders, abused their positions in the 70's..which resulted in the despotic regime headed by the unlamented deceased as we know.
You may be interested to learn I've been subjected tot the negative aspects of unions, twice. Difficult to say which was the most appalling ...possibly the last one where union application forms were frequently left on my desk...ironically, next to my copy of the Guardian, where a "manager", a dead ringer for "Red Robbo" in both physique and ideology used to send emails saying ignore the organisation, do what the union tells you, he was a "manager " remember...who was obsessed with trade boundaries..." how can you train about engines when you was airframes in the RAF " and, worse still, from his perspective,basic, very basic, avionics and electrics.." well, it's like this bonehead (not well received, strangely) in the real world, which you've never worked in, as a Line Engineer you are expected to do all these disciplines as part of your job "....I wasn't invited to the top table at the Christmas do, thankfully, as they were an embarrassment in public.
Here's the Gov't's lies exposed.
Government knew of P&O Ferries sackings the day before, No 10 admits | P&O Ferries | The Guardian
T F, that was an interesting reply, thanks for the French social history lesson, not entirely relevant, but that's JB. I am acutely aware of how some unions, and the leaders, abused their positions in the 70's..which resulted in the despotic regime headed by the unlamented deceased as we know.
You may be interested to learn I've been subjected tot the negative aspects of unions, twice. Difficult to say which was the most appalling ...possibly the last one where union application forms were frequently left on my desk...ironically, next to my copy of the Guardian, where a "manager", a dead ringer for "Red Robbo" in both physique and ideology used to send emails saying ignore the organisation, do what the union tells you, he was a "manager " remember...who was obsessed with trade boundaries..." how can you train about engines when you was airframes in the RAF " and, worse still, from his perspective,basic, very basic, avionics and electrics.." well, it's like this bonehead (not well received, strangely) in the real world, which you've never worked in, as a Line Engineer you are expected to do all these disciplines as part of your job "....I wasn't invited to the top table at the Christmas do, thankfully, as they were an embarrassment in public.
Here's the Gov't's lies exposed.
Government knew of P&O Ferries sackings the day before, No 10 admits | P&O Ferries | The Guardian
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It appears the ferries have been emptying the bilges and what should emerge ?....yep, the hand wringing faux angst of the UK Gov't.
The UK and the ferry owners enjoy what you might call a very cosy relationship plus, despite what they say, this Gov't has long been committed to eroding the unions so in many ways, they must have reasoned any response would be purely cosmetic....quite why they didn't seemingly be concerned as to the reaction away from the Gov't is uncertain albeit they've severely misjudged the public reaction.
But it's this bit that's really interesting...apparently, as reported, it's only UK crews who are affected, not, the French. (any French contributors care to verify the reports please) ..now this couldn't possibly be related as to the potential for French industrial action bringing the operation to a grinding halt could it ?
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ories-dp-world
The UK and the ferry owners enjoy what you might call a very cosy relationship plus, despite what they say, this Gov't has long been committed to eroding the unions so in many ways, they must have reasoned any response would be purely cosmetic....quite why they didn't seemingly be concerned as to the reaction away from the Gov't is uncertain albeit they've severely misjudged the public reaction.
But it's this bit that's really interesting...apparently, as reported, it's only UK crews who are affected, not, the French. (any French contributors care to verify the reports please) ..now this couldn't possibly be related as to the potential for French industrial action bringing the operation to a grinding halt could it ?
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ories-dp-world
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Originally Posted by fitliker
I cannot see how the owners of these ferries can maintain the confidence of the Minister of Transport that they will be operating according to the original approvals in their operators licence. Hardly being operated to the benefit of the British customers and British business interests .
An excellent opportunity for the present government to show their support for fair and equitable labours practices and support for transportation continuity before the next election .
Having worked on a ferry system that was abusive and offered very little job security , I laugh now when I see that they cannot get licensed engineering positions filled . Cancellations of sailings blamed on COVID , when they were simply lacking trained crew .
An excellent opportunity for the present government to show their support for fair and equitable labours practices and support for transportation continuity before the next election .
Having worked on a ferry system that was abusive and offered very little job security , I laugh now when I see that they cannot get licensed engineering positions filled . Cancellations of sailings blamed on COVID , when they were simply lacking trained crew .
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Interesting chap on the BBC news this morning who was one of the replacements, but changed his mind.
For all the “hand wringing” it’s British people replacing them, not “forrin”.
Forget P&O, why are there 800 agency staff prepared to shaft people?
I’d also walk back off the boat, like the guy on the BBC.
800 people didn’t.
I don’t think P&O are the bad guys here.
Cheap Agency workers with a screw you mentality, and labour agencies with the same.
For all the “hand wringing” it’s British people replacing them, not “forrin”.
Forget P&O, why are there 800 agency staff prepared to shaft people?
I’d also walk back off the boat, like the guy on the BBC.
800 people didn’t.
I don’t think P&O are the bad guys here.
Cheap Agency workers with a screw you mentality, and labour agencies with the same.
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Wall Street Syndrome - i.e. attaching vast importance to next quarter's numbers, rather than taking a long term view. Very prevalent in US managed companies, and the one thing where Hilary was right when she criticised it.
Nutty, you then need then to explain why they would have voluntarily dumped this cart-load of shit on themselves for just a few million which are unimportant in the longer term.
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Originally Posted by kghjfg
Interesting chap on the BBC news this morning who was one of the replacements, but changed his mind.
For all the “hand wringing” it’s British people replacing them, not “forrin”.
Forget P&O, why are there 800 agency staff prepared to shaft people?
I’d also walk back off the boat, like the guy on the BBC.
800 people didn’t.
I don’t think P&O are the bad guys here.
Cheap Agency workers with a screw you mentality, and labour agencies with the same.
For all the “hand wringing” it’s British people replacing them, not “forrin”.
Forget P&O, why are there 800 agency staff prepared to shaft people?
I’d also walk back off the boat, like the guy on the BBC.
800 people didn’t.
I don’t think P&O are the bad guys here.
Cheap Agency workers with a screw you mentality, and labour agencies with the same.
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Originally Posted by ATNotts
When I worked in logistics agency drivers were for the most part agency because they lacked the competence to hold down a permanent position!
Back to the Gov't and the calibre of Boris's carefully selected acolytes. Now you might think, with all the condemnation taking place, when you write a letter, you would know to whom it was addressed was actually still in post....alas, enter not one, but two, Ministers, both of whom have previously demonstrated their intrinsic incompetence...and happily continue to do so.
https://www.theguardian.com/business...e-if-sackings-
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Originally Posted by Krystal n chips
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But it's this bit that's really interesting...apparently, as reported, it's only UK crews who are affected, not, the French. (any French contributors care to verify the reports please) ..now this couldn't possibly be related as to the potential for French industrial action bringing the operation to a grinding halt could it ?
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ories-dp-world
But it's this bit that's really interesting...apparently, as reported, it's only UK crews who are affected, not, the French. (any French contributors care to verify the reports please) ..now this couldn't possibly be related as to the potential for French industrial action bringing the operation to a grinding halt could it ?
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ories-dp-world
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Originally Posted by radeng
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Wall Street Syndrome - i.e. attaching vast importance to next quarter's numbers, rather than taking a long term view. Very prevalent in US managed companies, and the one thing where Hilary was right when she criticised it.
Wall Street Syndrome - i.e. attaching vast importance to next quarter's numbers, rather than taking a long term view. Very prevalent in US managed companies, and the one thing where Hilary was right when she criticised it.
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Originally Posted by Krystal n chips
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But it's this bit that's really interesting...apparently, as reported, it's only UK crews who are affected, not, the French. (any French contributors care to verify the reports please) ..now this couldn't possibly be related as to the potential for French industrial action bringing the operation to a grinding halt could it ?
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ories-dp-world
But it's this bit that's really interesting...apparently, as reported, it's only UK crews who are affected, not, the French. (any French contributors care to verify the reports please) ..now this couldn't possibly be related as to the potential for French industrial action bringing the operation to a grinding halt could it ?
https://www.theguardian.com/commenti...ories-dp-world
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Yesterday’s edition, Opening para:
“P&O Ferries va licencier 800 marins sur ses 3 000 salariés. Selon la direction locale basée à Calais, aucun salarié français ne sera touché par cette mesure”
Rough translation which others will correct I’m sure…: “P&O ferries is laying off 800 sailors out of it’s 3000 employees. According to local management at the Calais base no French employees will be effected by this measure.”
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Originally Posted by Bergerie1
That is because French and most European employment laws have more protections for the employees than do the equivalent UK laws.
This article offers a legal overview, however, it's worth noting some good news. Whilst the Gov't can, and doubtless will, "review " the bits of UK employment law they feel they can attempt to get away with changing, when he was "getting Brexit done ! ", Boris seems to have forgotten the second / third paragraph remains applicable.
The last paragraph supports the above post.
Given Boris ostensibly launched a 2 year campaign in the vain hope of remaining in power yesterday, this universally condemned action puts him firmly onto the proverbial horns really....act decisively in favour of the sacked staff..or, bluster and compromise hoping all will be forgotten by the next GE.
Are the P&O Ferries mass sackings a result of Brexit? | P&O Ferries | The Guardian
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Originally Posted by Bergerie1
That is because French and most European employment laws have more protections for the employees than do the equivalent UK laws.
I suggest you read it carefully.
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Originally Posted by B Fraser
That's not what is said in the article linked in Kn'C's post. "Andrea London, a partner in law firm Winckworth Sherwood’s employment team, said Brexit was a “red herring”. She said the EU collective redundancies directive was implemented in the UK by a primary act of parliament which “gold-plated” (went beyond) the EU legislation,"
I suggest you read it carefully.
I suggest you read it carefully.
Brexit or not, EU or not from what I’ve seen companies operating in France have historically been very very hard pressed to get rid of permanent employees….
Doing so often involves a lengthy judicial process, and rightly or wrongly it’s certainly not something that generally can be done at a whim, maybe with the assistance of a pet accountant or accountancy firm.
Times are however changing but ATM I’d say it’s not out of the question that national legislation made it easier for P&O to shed jobs on the English side of the Channel than on the French side.
