WESTERN GREYHOUND SHOCK COLLAPSE

RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: april 2015 :: RMTnews 5 Did you know that the RMT website was designed to act as a mobile phone app? All aspects and functions of the website were designed to scale perfectly on mobile and tablet devices and for instant access simply bookmark the site and an icon will appear on your screen. N ews that bus company Western Greyhound in Cornwall ceased trading last month came as a total shock for the 130 staff as they turned up for work. The shock move came just a day after management gave no indication at a meeting with the union that there was any problem with the business in any way. In fact, management told RMT representatives that they were looking forward to carrying on negotiations on improving pay, terms and conditions and securing job security. Either management were lying to the union or those in the negotiations were as in the dark about problems with the business as front line staff. Whichever way, the deceitful and brutal announcement of the news is another example of the attitude to the workforce in this country, mirroring the collapse of City Link over Christmas. RMT has committed to using all of its resources in defending members’ interests by seeking assurances that all outstanding pay will be honoured, all redundancy payments are made and that all pension rights and all other entitlements are met. RMT is currently liaising with solicitors on exploring the options which may be open to members with regards to wages and all other outstanding financial matters. RMT general secretary Mick Cash said that once again private businesses were treating their employees with contempt with no personal regard for their futures and we shall be looking into all aspects of this company’s collapse, including the role played by its major shareholders. “In the meantime we will be doing everything within our power to assist our members at this traumatic time for them and their families,” he said. WESTERN GREYHOUND SHOCK COLLAPSE RMT WEBSITE