Luas drivers and their lunch

TheShow · 31-08-2018 01:43PM

Get rid of them all and give the jobs to people who actually want to work.

Working class heroes · 31-08-2018 01:44PM

There has to be something else behind this.
The only thing I can think of is Broombridge. They don’t want to eat their fodder in Broombridge.

valoren · 31-08-2018 01:46PM

Where's my Burrito!?

Where's my Burrito!?

blue note · 31-08-2018 01:48PM

I'm not sure if the cool bags will work, but has anyone considered compensating them financially for the inconvenience? I doubt the drivers would accept it, but it could be worth trying.

wexie · 31-08-2018 01:49PM

blue note wrote: »

I'm not sure if the cool bags will work, but has anyone considered compensating them financially for the inconvenience? I doubt the drivers would accept it, but it could be worth trying.

What inconvenience would that be? Like having to use a cooler bag? or (god forbid) a lunch box?

Kat1170 · 31-08-2018 02:06PM

Shenshen wrote: »

Never met a salad on here, so I can't compare. But mine is mostly tomatoes, broccoli, olives and feta, so mostly sweet and salty. No bitterness at all.

I thought with a 'University Education' you'd know what I meant but the fact you are eating olives says it all

TheShow · 31-08-2018 02:12PM

blue note wrote: »

I'm not sure if the cool bags will work, but has anyone considered compensating them financially for the inconvenience? I doubt the drivers would accept it, but it could be worth trying.

financial compensation for what inconvenience? zero inconvenience as far as I see. Snowflakes backed up by Siptu. Whats next, cheap toilet paper is too rough on the backside?

ohnonotgmail · 31-08-2018 02:15PM

blue note wrote: »

I'm not sure if the cool bags will work, but has anyone considered compensating them financially for the inconvenience? I doubt the drivers would accept it, but it could be worth trying.

wexie wrote: »

What inconvenience would that be? Like having to use a cooler bag? or (god forbid) a lunch box?

TheShow wrote: »

financial compensation for what inconvenience? zero inconvenience as far as I see. Snowflakes backed up by Siptu. Whats next, cheap toilet paper is too rough on the backside?

I think perhaps the sarcasm in bluenotes post was missed.

fxotoole · 31-08-2018 02:20PM

Pedro K wrote: »

There will be people on this thread, soon enough, that will defend this to the hilt, as they defend, and often support, any industrial action, no matter how ridiculous it is.

I can think of a few for which this will be the end of the road

paulbok · 31-08-2018 02:42PM

Stick a mini fridge in the luas cab. Problem solved.
Until they want a microwave and grill for heating their lunch. Oh and a kettle.

blue note · 31-08-2018 02:45PM

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

I think perhaps the sarcasm in bluenotes post was missed.

People are just dying for someone to come on here in support of the drivers and their grievance. It must be killing people that no-one thinks this is remotely sane.

That said, the depressing thing is even though it's a completely bullsh1t claim that everyone can see, they'll probably get something out of this. My guess is it will be a lunch allowance.

xckjoo · 31-08-2018 03:28PM

blue note wrote: »

People are just dying for someone to come on here in support of the drivers and their grievance. It must be killing people that no-one thinks this is remotely sane.

That said, the depressing thing is even though it's a completely bullsh1t claim that everyone can see, they'll probably get something out of this. My guess is it will be a lunch allowance.

Most of them probably buy their lunches already too. Seems to be norm for people these days.

SIPTU shouldn't be supporting this. It makes a mockery of the idea of unions and weakens their standing in society.

Balanadan · 31-08-2018 05:17PM

The union bashers are out in force! Why don't you put yourselves in the shoes of the poor Luas drivers. Hopefully they won't need to strike for what is a basic human right.

Odelay · 31-08-2018 05:51PM

Balanadan wrote: »

The union bashers are out in force! Why don't you put yourselves in the shoes of the poor Luas drivers. Hopefully they won't need to strike for what is a basic human right.

And what is that basic human right?

Graces7 · 31-08-2018 05:58PM

"Let them eat cake.."!

bucketybuck · 31-08-2018 06:00PM

I don't even want to know the finer details of this, after their previous antics my opinion of Luas drivers couldn't get any lower anyway. **** each and every one of them, if ever I heard they were being laid off en masse I would buy a cake and have a party.

Idbatterim · 31-08-2018 06:03PM

TheShow wrote: »

financial compensation for what inconvenience? zero inconvenience as far as I see. Snowflakes backed up by Siptu. Whats next, cheap toilet paper is too rough on the backside?

You’re giving them more ideas. This is what years of spineless employers who won’t stand up to this behavior gets you. The union behavior is learned ...

wexie · 31-08-2018 06:07PM

Odelay wrote: »

And what is that basic human right?

The basic human right to not have to travel to the other end of the Luas line to eat lunch obviously.

http://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/

article 23 subsection 4 paragraph bollox

How Soon Is Now · 31-08-2018 06:08PM

Bunch of ****ing fairys.

Love to see some these pricks go out do a actual driving related job like truck driver for example see what kinda condition s some of them work under! For a lot less money as well!

end of the road · 31-08-2018 06:53PM

good on them. they have an issue and they are doing something about it. if more people stood up and did something about things they have a problem with the world would be a much better place.

For Forks Sake · 31-08-2018 06:54PM

Graces7 wrote: »

"Let them eat cake.."!

At room-temperature? Are you mad....

noodler · 31-08-2018 06:57PM

Absolute joke.

Can barely believe it

Atoms for Peace · 31-08-2018 06:58PM

SIPTU have really jumped the shark this time. It was bad enough the LUAS button pushers got away with their last act of blackmail.

Edgware · 31-08-2018 07:21PM

Atoms for Peace wrote: »

SIPTU have really jumped the shark this time. It was bad enough the LUAS button pushers got away with their last act of blackmail.

But wha abow the wuuurkers? Where's Paul Muuuurfi when you need him?

Infini · 31-08-2018 07:30PM

Atoms for Peace wrote: »

SIPTU have really jumped the shark this time. It was bad enough the LUAS button pushers got away with their last act of blackmail.

To be fair though.... I doubt the staff are going to go strike over lunch breaks lol. Would be rather silly to be losing money over that! There probably is a legitimate reason for it though some of these shifts are long and let's face it you don't want to be relying on Mcdonalds or the local chippy every day for a proper meal!

Seems like a slow news day thing, just like "Forever Home" cash in the other thread, until they actually bother voting to strike it's just pointless moaning right now.

Maybe the media should put out some more President Troll stories he's a great tool to get a cheap laugh sometimes.

wakka12 · 31-08-2018 07:58PM

Had to do a double take thought it was waterford whispers

Gimme A Pound · 31-08-2018 07:59PM

Graces7 wrote: »

"Let them eat cake.."!

What hardship are they being forced to endure?

suicide_circus · 31-08-2018 08:01PM

Antonella Powerful Talc wrote: »

What hardship are they being forced to endure?

they get fierce carpal tunnel from moving that lever forwards AND backwards

The J Stands for Jay · 31-08-2018 08:01PM

I have always said SIPTU are a shower of jokers, and the correct, moral stance on anything is generally the opposite of their stance.

I say this as a long time trade union member (a sane union, not SIPTU).

The J Stands for Jay · 31-08-2018 08:06PM

Owl. wrote: »

Thought it was April 1st when I heard this on the news a few mins ago. I had to ****e in a field at work once.

Hello Owl, this is your boss speaking. I need you to ****e in the field. There's a good fella, chop chop.

Luas drivers and their lunch

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