Is the strike 3AM to3AM?

BlueJohn · Post by **BlueJohn** » 28 Jun 2007, 19:29

In our office we were told this is the case, but there is a rumour going that Drivers' hours are 6 to 6 and that they should be allowed access to the office, surely this isnt right.
3 to 3 should be across the board, in my opinion, drivers should simply down tools at 3AM. If drivers are striking at a slightly different time, this weakens the whole strike. In any case, I would be appalled if drivers went across the picket lines.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 28 Jun 2007, 19:33

I believe the national guidelines from CWU HQ say that any shift that starts before 3 am on Friday should be completed and any that start before 3am on Saturday should be the subject of a strike.

DirtyHarry · Post by **DirtyHarry** » 28 Jun 2007, 19:35

None of our members should cross a picket line, no matter what time of the day or night it is.

Post by **evilc** » 28 Jun 2007, 19:37

BlueJohn wrote:In our office we were told this is the case, but there is a rumour going that Drivers' hours are 6 to 6 and that they should be allowed access to the office, surely this isnt right.
3 to 3 should be across the board, in my opinion, drivers should simply down tools at 3AM. If drivers are striking at a slightly different time, this weakens the whole strike. In any case, I would be appalled if drivers went across the picket lines.

The last national strike drivers that were still finishing their shift whilst there was a picket line in operation, they stopped their van at the picket line and a manager drove the van in, therefore no driver was forced to cross a picket line, i presume this was arranged in advance.

BlueJohn · Post by **BlueJohn** » 28 Jun 2007, 19:38

but what about drivers crossing picket lines, I dont want to upset fellow union members, but I wont be happy if this happens. Are drivers told that they have to cross them?

BlueJohn · Post by **BlueJohn** » 28 Jun 2007, 19:46

cheers for that, good luck tomorrow

leelatic · Post by **leelatic** » 28 Jun 2007, 20:22

BlueJohn wrote: The last national strike drivers that were still finishing their shift whilst there was a picket line in operation, they stopped their van at the picket line and a manager drove the van in, therefore no driver was forced to cross a picket line, i presume this was arranged in advance.

Thats what a driver told me what he would be doing tomorrow at our place.I am hoping the majority of drivers stick to it.I cant wait to see the manager at our office try and back the van onto the stage.

shelanda · Post by **shelanda** » 28 Jun 2007, 20:40

We have been told we have to let the drivers through the pickets, sounds like a right balls up at the moment

wakkono · Post by **wakkono** » 28 Jun 2007, 21:23

dont let any drivers past easily i think most wont want to anyway but all rm drivers should get out at the picket line and managers should drive the lorry in if not the driver is a scab !!!!

DGP1 · Post by **DGP1** » 28 Jun 2007, 22:10

We have also been told to let the drivers through and that they will not start their shift on Friday night so no mail in on Saturday morning if that is the case. I

can't see drivers wanting to cross the picket lines myself.

Good Luck to everyone on the picket lines tomorrow.

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Is the strike 3AM to3AM?

Is the strike 3AM to3AM?

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