Re: Redundancy @ FreightCorp?

[jumboman@my-deja.com]

In article <39e1cc21.45610006@can-news.tpg.com.au>,
  mauried@tpg.com.au (Maurie Daly) wrote:
> On Mon, 9 Oct 2000 20:33:54 +1000, "Rod [comtrain]"
> <freight_man@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Freight Australia is calling for Drivers to run the New Services to
Perth
> >They got more than  200 applications from Ex AN and ASR Drivers for
the 14
> >positions advertised! I am reliably told
> >Rod [comtrain] Rtd.
> >
> >--
> Rod, any idea how many shifts will be involved between Adelaide and
> Perth.
> ie is Freight Australia going to change crews at Cook and Kal,or
> simply rotate crews around thru the crew car .
> That would be hell,especially if it isnt air conditioned.
> Also , whats the fuel range of a G ?
> Pretty sure that a G cant get from Adelaide to Perth on a single tank.
>
> MD
>
> Just another point regarding the shedding of employees.....recently a
new tack is being taken in that employees with some health questions
hanging over them are now being sent to RMO's for re examinations. I
know of two FC drivers who were "blown out" even though they have
clearences from their Specialists. They have been stood down...(use
your sick leave!)indefinitely,until a decision is made by someone.  A
quick cheap way to get rid of employees without paying a VR!
442.


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