200 SMRT bus drivers refuse to go to work over pay issue

[pinky]

dispute / protest / strike / a SMRT situation. … even the papers can’t decide

[iRabbit]

pinky:

sleepy:

Isn't it illegal to go on strike :scratchhead:

its not a strike hor it was a labour dispute
:evil: :evil: :evil:

It's not labour dispute even, it's one day cooling down period (machiam election).

You guys remember the fable of the Dutch boy who found a leak in the dike? He stuck his finger into the hole to prevent the gap from getting bigger and saved holland from flooding. In some ways I'm reminded of this story when I read the news.

If we allow ourselves to be bullied even in our own country, then no need to talk about competing regionally or globally liao. Just pack and go home (wait, we're oredi home :censored: ).

[pirate]

How many legs does a horse have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling it a leg does not make the tail a leg.

[Sun_2010]

sleepy:

Isn't it illegal to go on strike :scratchhead:

No it isn't.
But just that there are strings attached.

But this strike ( assuming its a strike) is illegal as it did not adhere to the conditions of strike.

[limlim]

bupashu:

the easiest way to convince yourself to believe is you go work in the bus company, either SMRT or SBS Transit

If they offer me the post of CEO, I WILL gladly accept. :evil:

As the CEO, I will then be provided with all necessary information and be in the position to carry out changes.

[limlim]

SBSTransit operates Buses and trains… SMRT operate trains and buses…


SBStransit doesn’t seems to have so much issues… Why SMRT got so many problems with train service, buses service… etc… comparing the transport operators… apparently… their top management got problem. Their previous CEO really one kind…

[raysusan]

http://theonlinecitizen.com/2012/10/smrt-drivers-we-are-frustrated-over-ntucs-incompetency/

[Daddy D]

http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC121128-0000057/Zero-tolerance-for-bus-drivers-illegal-strike--Govt

[quote]Zero tolerance for bus drivers' illegal strike: Govt
SMRT lodges police report, Manpower Ministry will look into drivers' complaints[/quote]\"zero tolerance\" seems to be a catch phrase recently?
And still took 2 days for actions?
We have zero tolerance for many other things...
About time for our MATA to show some power.
:salute:

[janet88]

limlim:

SBSTransit operates Buses and trains.. SMRT operate trains and buses..


SBStransit doesn't seems to have so much issues.. Why SMRT got so many problems with train service, buses service.. etc.. comparing the transport operators.. apparently.. their top management got problem. Their previous CEO really one kind..

either too many portfolios and need to outsource...or else top management incompetent. to think that there is a strike happening here...this issue has to be settled and mete out necessary punishment to prevent another case like this from happening again.

[concern2]

bupashu:

concern2:

[quote=\"Joule\"]well its either wages go up and fares go up


or wages go up and fares stay the same and management gets a pay cut/ pay stagnate

but we're living in the real world

so it's wages go up and fares go up

Advertisements on buses goes to who har? Under a separate entity for profit is it? If the heart is set out to keep fares from rising, I do not believe there can be no other way than to cut wages.

the easiest way to convince yourself to believe is you go work in the bus company, either SMRT or SBS Transit[/quote]You make it sound like you work in one of these firms. Maybe you can educate us better and clear my doubts - \"Advertisements on buses goes to who har? Under a separate entity for profit is it?\"