An Early warning for tube commuters
Today, workers of London underground have voted to go on strike after a row over safety and of ticket office closures. Then members of the transport salaried staffs’ association union supported the action by 4-1.
There has been a rise of issues including the use of agency staff and of the closure of the ticket offices. The TFL had said that the issues have nothing to do with safety with safety and no jobs are at risk. Also, the Rail Maritime and transport union also have plans to have a vote with its members on the use of agency staff and ticket office closures.
The TSSA’s general secretary, Gerry Doherty has said “The size of the vote clearly demonstrates what our members feel about what they perceive as an attack on safety standards and the casualisation of safety-critical work.” Then he continued to say “We hope that LU now recognise that feeling and will reach a sensible agreement with us which ensures that London has the safest Tube system in the world in the run-up to the Olympic Games in four years' time.”
Today, workers of London underground have voted to go on strike after a row over safety and of ticket office closures. Then members of the transport salaried staffs’ association union supported the action by 4-1.
There has been a rise of issues including the use of agency staff and of the closure of the ticket offices. The TFL had said that the issues have nothing to do with safety with safety and no jobs are at risk. Also, the Rail Maritime and transport union also have plans to have a vote with its members on the use of agency staff and ticket office closures.
The TSSA’s general secretary, Gerry Doherty has said “The size of the vote clearly demonstrates what our members feel about what they perceive as an attack on safety standards and the casualisation of safety-critical work.” Then he continued to say “We hope that LU now recognise that feeling and will reach a sensible agreement with us which ensures that London has the safest Tube system in the world in the run-up to the Olympic Games in four years' time.”
By: Katherine
My thoughts for the day:
I really like today's events. While I was researching, I found alot of interesting stories that I did not know about London before. I think today has taught me alot by helping with my research skills. I found writing the script and a good story very hard. Any other people in Yr. 8 who come here next year have got a great opporunity and will have so much fun!
2 comments:
Kath!!!! wow Vry Gud:-D!!!! I like it. gud Job:-) kimxxx
0oh its cUte
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