Re: conditions as train operators

[Michael <mk@netstra.com.au>]

Hi,

Not a good comparison, since the cost of living is much higher in UK.

Regards
Michael

John Kerley said on 08-Dec-1999 in <h4k34.145$_H3.639@ozemail.com.au>:

>
>$19.4131 per hour is equivalent to $679.46 for a 35 hour week.
>London Underground drivers receive GBP26,000 pa which at current
>exchange rates is actually more than A$65,000 i.e $1250 for a 35 hour
>week, plus two weeks extra holiday a year!
>
>This really does show how badly paid Australian drivers (operators!)
>are. 
>

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