Privatisation isn't the answer, considering the essential nature of the service provided to keep the country moving the unions know they can reek chaos. The bulk of positions require significant training so they will always be safe in the knowledge that IE cant break them
The real problem here is a tendency of the unions to drag up ancient agreements when it suits. There have been some crazy things. What we need is a New York situation where it is illegal for certain groups to go out on strike
I have absolutely no problem with grievances there are proper channels in place to cope with problems
As far as I understand the CDE problem, IE want to remove the guard position considering the vast bulk of services are driver only operated and its a already agreed procedure. The question is what exactly the train manager position is and who is entitled to the job.
End of the day if your job no longer exists you have no case
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