RANT TIME!

[Kezzieboy]

They aren't doing it for more money, they're doing it because the terms of their contracts have changed without consultation. It was voted for by something like 90% of members of the union.

They don't just strike straight off the bat Tom, generally there are rounds of negotiation first. In this case tfl table some stuff and then almost immediately withdrew it, so they didn't have many other options.

The right to withhold work is one which we all have, it shows to those who are making a living out of our work that we are a valuable resource when negotiations fail to do so. That also answers the money question, these companies are generally making enormous profits, and the management are often taking home tens or even hundreds of times what the employees are earning.

I am working for MG on a work placement as an engine calibration engineer at the moment, having worked for them in a CFD role with them for 6 months before that. After this I will be going back to uni to do a masters (which I would never have considered under the new fees...) and then will get a graduate automotive engineering job.

Also dum dum I appreciate that, I was hoping it might be an article or something I could have a read of, though? I'm genuinely always open to having my mind changed if information contrary to that which I have seen is brought to my attention.