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Striking drivers ignored by Gist
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• Gist drivers in Carlisle are claiming that management has not made any attempt to negotiate with their representatives despite a second two-day strike (CM14-20 Nov).
The drivers took action on 14-15 November after rejecting the company's initial offer of a 3.1% rise. They say their basic pay is £72 below that of drivers at other Gist depots.
One driver insisted that there had not been "one word discussion". However, Gist communications manag Michele Mervin says a meeting has been scheduled with t conciliation service ACAS. She adds it is a "positive sig that there are no plans for another strike.
II More unrest could he brewing In the logistics sector, tl time over pensions. Exel Is said to be poised to follow t lead of J Sainsbury and Lloyds TSB by axeing its salary scheme for new employees. Danny Bryan, natior secretary for road transport at the Transport & Getter Workers Union, says: "If the rumours prove to be true it v be nothing short of a scandal." Ile accuses Exel of plunde ing its pensions fund to pay for restructuring.
According to the T&O. only 50% of workers in the hir and-reward sector have access to occupational pensioi Ft has pledged to take action over this issue in the comi months. A spokesman for Ex& declined to comment.
• About 2,500 parcel delivery drivers at Reality belor ing to the T&G are to be balloted on strike action aft rejecting a 3% pay offer.