Re: Redundancy @ FreightCorp?

["avachat" <avachat@dingoblue.net.au>]

<jumboman@my-deja.com> wrote in message 8rtb4u$k3u$1@nnrp1.deja.com">news:8rtb4u$k3u$1@nnrp1.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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> Before you buy.


I have been informed by certain persons within FC Ops that they are
aggressively
attacking what they believe is an inherent sick leave problem.
At both Hunter Bulk Terminal and Enfield sick leave has reached a level that
at times
causes cancellations to trains. ( something to do with the State of Origin
virus. )