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The GMB Professional Drivers Branch descended into chaos at a recent meeting.

At this meeting large numbers of Uber Drivers new members arrived and stated Quite clearly that they wanted no part in trying to shut Uber down indeed they regarded them as no more than your normal Proprietor except in one difference with Uber no work equalled no fees unlike your normal Agency where you pay up front and hope to obtain some work!

Naturally the incumbent proprietor Branch sec Stevie G was alarmed at this attack on his activities with the LPHCA and other proprietors he stated." that's not how we do things here !!" The Uber Drivers said we want a debate on changing Branch policy SG said no "you cant change policy" at which point Elly Baker full time officer now responsible for the Branch made it quite clear that Branch policy was decided by BRANCH MEMBERS.

So the Uber drivers proceeded to move a resolution which changed the GMBPDB's policy on Uber their motion was overwhelmingly carried it removed the demand to close Uber and instructed the Branch Officials to open negotiations with Uber regarding TERMs and CONDITIONS.

Naturally SG was somewhat irritated and indeed had to be warned about his behaviour during the meeting!

Subsequently SG has allegedly made overtures to the GMB London Region and reportedly contacted the Gen Sec Paul Kenny stating that he was in total disagreement with the Branch's new policy and wished to construct a Branch for Small proprietors this GMB Branch would campaign and argue for pro proprietor policys contrary to his current Branch;s instructions. ALL OF THIS BEHIND HIS MEMBERS BACKS

This new Branch would if allowed there fore attend meetings and make representations contrary to Rule! how this gentleman imagines the GMB would tolerate such behaviour is beyond comprehension one Union with 2 delegations arguing against each other

One wonders what the new Uber members think of this gentlemans behaviour in attempting to crush their policys ??

My advice stick with the GMBPDB remove the chap the Branch secs position and recruit for your coming battle with UBER who are of course very vulnerable to well organised industrial action, also of course you will frighten the life out of the Cowboys in the other company's who regard Drivers as RENTS to be cheated and swindled at every opportunity .........................................I wish you luck in solidarity TT

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I would have thought that to change a policy would be done at an AGM or EGM or at least informing ALL members of such a proposal before a meeting tomake sure that any vote is conducted fairly.

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Grandad,

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NO Grandad all members are always informed of meetings by post and its upto them to partake in these meetings which the new members from Uber were prepared to do, and I congratulate them on their initiative

Naturally the meetings are chaired in accordance with "CITRINE" and there was a GMB Regional official present.

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I wonder if anyone from the GMB will respond to this thread?

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
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It's a trade union they don't know the meaning of the word democracy !

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

policy on the hoof is best left for donkeys

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Clearly not just a Brighton and Hove thing then.

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IDFIMH

oh FFS

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

It was the MOM deciding that CC was on the bell

if they're uber they'll be out of the MOM on their asses

democracy I don't do

https://youtu.be/bnTtb1OFumc

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So no response from the gentleman at the front of this little betrayal of his members, I would suggest the members who moved the motion regarding Uber as a matter of urgency contact the Branch officer and seek clarification on the Branch sec activity's. And of course keep recruiting Uber are vulnerable and of course getting a satisfactory deal with Uber would deal a death blow to many established company's renown for their disgusting practice's!

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Special meeting tomorrow rumour has it on the Agenda setting up a Proprietors Branch to OPPOSE the policy's of the Drivers Branch

What an outfit the GMB is now with a Sir polluting the atmosphere and of course a proprietor who employs scabs holding office ...................HAVE YOU NO MORALS GMB?

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as a trade unionist you should know the answer to that one which is why many people choose NOT to belong to one !

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And their incapable of defending their position, rumour has it the proprietors PLANT will be removed from office before Christmas and will not be allowed to create HIS ANTI DRIVER BRANCH GOOD RIDDANCE

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Werent you in that particular trough Tel?

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