Taxi Driver Online

UK cab trade debate and advice
It is currently Sun May 03, 2026 12:07 am

Board index » General » News

All times are UTC [ DST ]



Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 6 of 7
  [ 102 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1 ... 3, 4, 5, 6, 7  Next
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
GBC
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 6:59 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 25, 2004 4:28 pm
Posts: 8998
Location: London
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Eh!!!!!!!!!!!!
Top
 Profile  
 
toots
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 7:05 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:22 pm
Posts: 14152
Location: Wirral
toots wrote:
Quote:
GMB is calling for an immediate stop to be put on the issue of both private hire licenses and hackney licenses and plates.


I'll be interested to know how this scenario is played and how exactly the GMB intend to change the law so quickly so it can be achieved. I'm inclined to believe that the GMB are just offering 'lip service' so to speak

Quote:
the unacceptable attitude of licensing officers towards drivers, NVQ's and B tech qualifications


What exactly are the GMB's views of the NVQ and Btec qualification for HC & PH drivers? I have searched on your site but I can't find any :?


Can I have a reply please :D

_________________
Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!
Top
 Profile  
 
brightonbreezy
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 7:20 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Dec 04, 2005 4:00 pm
Posts: 837
Location: BRIGHTON & HOVE
toots wrote:
toots wrote:
Quote:
GMB is calling for an immediate stop to be put on the issue of both private hire licenses and hackney licenses and plates.


I'll be interested to know how this scenario is played and how exactly the GMB intend to change the law so quickly so it can be achieved. I'm inclined to believe that the GMB are just offering 'lip service' so to speak

Quote:
the unacceptable attitude of licensing officers towards drivers, NVQ's and B tech qualifications


What exactly are the GMB's views of the NVQ and Btec qualification for HC & PH drivers? I have searched on your site but I can't find any :?


Can I have a reply please :D


The GMB have never said it will change the law quickly, anyone who knows anything about our industry will know that a new Taxi/PH act is not at the top of any political party agenda. However, steps have been taken by creating a national body of trade represenatives which will enable (if they stay together) them all to work together for the interests of each groups membership. The GMB membership has its policies and the GMB elected officers will endevour to do all it can to achieve their members wishes.

With respect to NVQ-B-Tec, each area which has GMB members has its own views and follows its own policies, for example my home town membership currently welcomes both for new entrants, but opposes current drivers being involved with either.

I hope this answers your questions.

Regards
BB

_________________
Mick Hildreth (07814 032002)
GMB PDB P39 Southern Region Branch Secretary
mick.hildreth@gmbtaxis.org.uk
www.gmbpdb.org.uk
Top
 Profile  
 
skippy41
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 9:45 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:44 pm
Posts: 10591
Location: Scotland
BB you quit correct in your assumption, I am not a member, but many of your members are, and its them that's being taken advantage of.
every owner who has a driver working for him should receive the min wage regardless.
Every driver in the Borders does not receive it and because of there ultra low income they cannot even afford to join if they wanted to.
This country needs a voice that speaks for everyone and not just those who have the ability to pay to join

http://sbtn.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9.0

You may like to check this link and the reply from one of the drivers
Top
 Profile  
 
The Dundonian
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 10:58 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2004 7:35 pm
Posts: 173
Location: Dundee
brightonbreezy wrote:

Plate Barons, well obviously non-organisation allowed that practice to establish itself, three guesses on the CURE???



I'm a bit confused here, plate limitation is the cause of plate barons, not the cure, and the thread title seems to be saying that the union wants to introduce the 'charter for parasites' for the benefit of its members.

Nice to see the brothers wanting to shaft other members of the trade, but I suppose the T&G have been doing it for years, so hardly surprising that the GMB have caught up with this scam.

If these people are the future of the trade then can it slow down for a minute so I can get off :lol:

_________________
Dundee rocks. Almost.
Top
 Profile  
 
toots
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 12:01 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:22 pm
Posts: 14152
Location: Wirral
Quote:
GMB is calling for an immediate stop to be put on the issue of both private hire licenses and hackney licenses and plates.


Quote:
The GMB have never said it will change the law quickly,


There is an obvious contadiction here. You are saying that the "GMB is calling for an immediate stop" but then saying "The GMB have never said it will change the law quickly"

Quote:
With respect to NVQ-B-Tec, each area which has GMB members has its own views and follows its own policies


This is a national qualification so surely you should have a united opinion regarding NVQ's at least. It appears the NVQ's were well received by the GMB initially so has something changed over the years :?

_________________
Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!
Top
 Profile  
 
GBC
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 1:18 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 25, 2004 4:28 pm
Posts: 8998
Location: London
Quote:
how many associations/unions are actually on this site :?




Let’s not forget Britain’s biggest Taxi Association, the LTDA.

Hated by a few for its successes, loved by over 8300 London Taxi drivers
Top
 Profile  
 
gusmac
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 1:46 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Posts: 12045
Location: Aberdeen
Quote:
Mr Skippy,

Our National Organiser has asked me to post this response.


Skippy if your being paid less than the minimum wage and you tolerate it, good you deserve it! it would be a 2 minute job for us!!But of course we DO NOT represent NON MEMBERS complicated??


The GMB do not spend more on their Professional Drivers Branches than they receive, because we are successfull in winning cases! and supply the best benefits, including sick pay!


Plate Barons, well obviously non-organisation allowed that practice to establish itself, three guesses on the CURE???

Conflict of interest, peurile! workers in all industrys need to agree DEMARCATION, failure to do so leads to the present nonsense!

We are growing at a phenomenal rate, because our tactics and resources, along with the fringe benefits are unobtainable elsewhere!! No one can compete with the GMBPDB's we are the best by far available to all Professional Drivers [PH, Hack, Chauffeur, Courier, and associated office staff] join now or get left behind.

Regards

TF


What a load of bollocks.
BB, do you agree with this guff? or are you allowed to have your own opinion?

_________________
Image
http://wingsoverscotland.com/ http://www.newsnetscotland.com/
Image
Top
 Profile  
 
gusmac
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 2:02 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Posts: 12045
Location: Aberdeen
brightonbreezy wrote:
However, steps have been taken by creating a national body of trade represenatives which will enable (if they stay together) them all to work together for the interests of each groups membership.


How many plate barons are represented on the MOM, BB?

And how many drivers with no choice but to work for them have their own voice?
Plate barons don't represent their drivers' interests, only their own :roll:

_________________
Image
http://wingsoverscotland.com/ http://www.newsnetscotland.com/
Image
Top
 Profile  
 
GBC
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 2:42 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 25, 2004 4:28 pm
Posts: 8998
Location: London
Quote:
BB, do you agree with this guff? or are you allowed to have your own opinion?


:-#
Top
 Profile  
 
Sussex
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:20 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:30 pm
Posts: 57356
Location: 1066 Country
GBC wrote:
Let’s not forget Britain’s biggest Taxi Association, the LTDA.

I wouldn't dream of forgetting them, and should they become national then their standing might increase, but as they are so London, then to me they matter not. :D

_________________
IDFIMH
Top
 Profile  
 
Sussex
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:21 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:30 pm
Posts: 57356
Location: 1066 Country
gusmac wrote:
How many plate barons are represented on the MOM, BB?

75-80%. :sad:

_________________
IDFIMH
Top
 Profile  
 
toots
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 8:52 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:22 pm
Posts: 14152
Location: Wirral
GBC wrote:
Quote:
how many associations/unions are actually on this site :?




Let’s not forget Britain’s biggest Taxi Association, the LTDA.

Hated by a few for its successes, loved by over 8300 London Taxi drivers


Are they concerned about taxis outside London :?

_________________
Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!
Top
 Profile  
 
brightonbreezy
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 7:32 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Dec 04, 2005 4:00 pm
Posts: 837
Location: BRIGHTON & HOVE
Quote:

How many plate barons are represented on the MOM, BB?


As far as I'm aware there are none!

Quote:
And how many drivers with no choice but to work for them have their own voice?


The only reason drivers have no choice is because they do not join a represenative body that will support there wishes

Quote:
Plate barons don't represent their drivers' interests, only their own :roll:


Talk about stating the obvious :roll:

Regards
BB

_________________
Mick Hildreth (07814 032002)
GMB PDB P39 Southern Region Branch Secretary
mick.hildreth@gmbtaxis.org.uk
www.gmbpdb.org.uk
Top
 Profile  
 
gusmac
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 11:43 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Posts: 12045
Location: Aberdeen
brightonbreezy wrote:
Quote:

How many plate barons are represented on the MOM, BB?


As far as I'm aware there are none!


You're having a laugh :lol: :lol:

brightonbreezy wrote:
Quote:
And how many drivers with no choice but to work for them have their own voice?


The only reason drivers have no choice is because they do not join a represenative body that will support there wishes



Neat trick that. You support plate barons if they are members and would support their drivers against them if they are members.

All things to all people, so long as they cough up the dues.
Very principled :shock:

_________________
Image
http://wingsoverscotland.com/ http://www.newsnetscotland.com/
Image
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 6 of 7
  [ 102 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1 ... 3, 4, 5, 6, 7  Next

Board index » General » News

All times are UTC [ DST ]

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 850 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group