We now have a large number of RMT members who have let it be known that they want the Heathrow RMT Sub-Branch to represent their interests as Tag holders.
Until recently, BAA have only sat down with trade reps from Unite the union, Licensed Taxi Drivers Association (LTDA), London Cab Drivers Club (LCDC) and Heathrow Airport Taxi Drivers United (HATDU). But even this now seems to have changed since news of the last Feeder Park entry fee increase.
It turns out that there were no discussions with any of the above before the recent rise in the entry fee, so it looks as though BAA doesn't want ANY taxi drivers' organisations to have a say at Heathrow. It seems as though BAA has finally thrown down the gauntlet, and is prepared to risk industrial action from the taxi trade. We will not accept this situation, and we are having discussions to seek a way forward to address this problem.
Please keep an eye on this site for updates on the situation.
What are drivers supposed to do if BAA won't talk to any trade orgs?
ReplyDeleteHow do the other trade orgs feel about this? This must be a rallying call for all drivers to stand up for themselves, at last!
Things are looking very worrying for Heathrow drivers. A new company called Heathrow Taxis is now running the Taxi Desks and taxi drivers are funding this through the entry fee. Perhaps BAA only wants to talk to private companies!!!
ReplyDeleteGrowing numbers? Are you sure? Not from what I`ve seen.Most of the guys wearing green lanyards only wear then because they were handed out to all and sundry.
ReplyDeleteIf we strike....goodbye Heathrow, the days of us blocking the tunnel are long gone.
Anonymous, I take it you're happy to go through life without a voice? Well, you've managed to get one here. You're most welcome!
ReplyDeleteWho said anything about "blocking the tunnel"???
By the way, are you happy with the gate increase?
It's up to them to charge us what they want it's their airport not ours.
ReplyDeleteThe world does not owe us a living.
Once private hire get the ranks at the flyers BAA won't have to deal with drivers groups at all and don't think it won't happen.
Anonymous, you really must get a grip!
ReplyDeleteNo, they can't charge what they like. The CAA have stated that the Feeder Park must not be run for profit; BAA can only cover the costs of running the TFP.
Quite right, the World does not owe us a living. That's why we need to have a say at Heathrow.
Don't worry, the ranks will never be given over to private hire; an act of parliament states that ranks for "TAXIS" must be located at Heathrow.
I hope that makes you feel better, anonymous.
RMT NEVER ON OUR KNEES...
ReplyDeleteBAA, you got a problem looming. ;)
this website looks better now.
ReplyDeleteAny info about the next rmt heathrow branch?
In future anonymous comments will not appear, so please use a user name if you want to make any comments on this blog.
ReplyDeleteWe have a sub-branch at Heathrow with its own committee. We will have a fully fledged Heathrow branch later this year, and when it is set up, details will be published here.