The union of Britain's petrol tanker drivers have decided that the proposals from fuel distributors did not go far enough in guaranteeing minimum standards for safety and training and are thinking about going on strike. There are no strike dates set yet and it is hoped that more talks will prevent strikes altogether. But in the mean time the army has been training soldiers to take over fuel transport in the event of a strike. The union has said that if it comes to a strike, deliveries to the emergency services will continue.
I feel that the petrol tanker drivers are completely in their rights, they are petitioning for minimum standards for safety and training! Most of the accidents on motorways are caused by trucks, so if this can help diminish that i'm all for it. I do wonder why the fuel distributors are against those standards, perhaps the feel it costs too much or that they won't be efficient enough but I feel that even if it saves only 1 live it is worth it.
It is a constitutional right to go on strike. And what they are asking is indeed no more than required. Hopefully the distributors come to realise that it is important to have drivers who have been trained properly and are safe. I do hope the strike doesn’t happen as that would be very annoying for the Brits.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. The freedom to strike is very important. Employees have to be able to stand up for themselves. On the other hand I think it is also good when there is a union that prevents unnecessary strikes. People should not abuse their right to strike.
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