Re: Drivers and guards to be sacked.

[pdwyer <pdwyerNOpdSPAM@ecn.net.au.invalid>]

In article <399C88C3.4B8ED85A@yahoo.com>, Sam Eades <eadess@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>> Tezza wrote:
>> CityDerail will now be sacking Drivers and guards for not wearing
>> their uniforms or parts thereof. They will be cautioned, then
>> counselled, then sacked for the third offence. Apparently one guard
>> is on his last warning for the life-threatening offence of not
>> wearing his tie.

> I think that it is a good idea "encouraging" drivers and guards
> (hopefully station staff as well) to wear full uniform. I think that
> sloppy work practices (such as no tie, untucked shirts, unshaveness -
> all demonstrated by Cityrail employees) lead to other sloppy work
> practices (such as not stopping when you should).

> I was disgusted by the presentation of SOME cityrail staff when I
> was in Sydney recently. It really detracts from any professionalism
> that was there.

> The drivers in Melbourne do not all wear the uniform, but at least
> they look neet and tidy.

I think if people have pride in who they work for, they'll look after
their uniform. OTOH not wearing a tie should not be a hanging offence,
and anyone who works outdoors should not be forced to wear a tie.

Ties are a health hazard, with one study I heard about  showing that
they reduce the average life span by five years. Therefore they're a
Workplace Health & Safety issue. :)

Other than ties, where I work, the uniforms are replaced whenever they
get damaged or worn, as part of the operating budget. I don't wear one
myself (I hate orange :) ) but it's important partly for safety, and
different sections have different uniforms (field vs Stations staff).
It makes it harder for 'impersonators' to run amok where they don't
belong as well :)

Seeya!


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