On Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:04:05 -0500
wrote:
*From:* Basil Jet
*Date:* Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:33:42 +0100

Apparently the first tube strike will affect drivers who start
their shifts between 2101 on 19 June and 0300 on 20 June. Surely
that's practically no-one?

I see that the reason for that night's strike is on the rmt website:
http://www.rmtlondoncalling.org.uk/node/2245

"RMT's ballot mandate to hold strikes expires after 20 June, so the law forces
us to take action before then. But we are also striking the following week,
rather than waiting for the decision of Arwyn's Tribunal. Why?"

Because its Wimbledon and the selfish ****s can wreck a load of peoples
summer fun to make their petty little point.

Hopefully Cable might grow a pair and actually implement the 50% ballot
requirement for striking rather than just making huffing and puffing noises.

B2003