What's the panic???

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Originally Posted by Ducatista

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It was also a government tactic to turn public opinion against the tanker drivers.

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Well that's back fired then - big time.
It has been well and truly demonstrated what a essential service they provide for the economy and how they work long and anti-social hours when called upon for the benefit of the community/economy.
They are well paid, but I wouldn't want to work nights and most weekends.

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If this dispute can’t be resolved at the ACAS talks, I wonder which side holds all the aces in the event of industrial action?

Some crazy stories on the radio today about people doing the maddest things at petrol stations in their panic induced state trying to get fuel they don't even need :o

What I don't understand is that everyone I know is annoyed at the idiots who are panic buying - so who are these people who are queuing??

Going to avoid using fuel this weekend so I don't have to join the queues, means a well needed day of gardening tomorrow!

I had to join a queue today :( Needed fuel for work next week and both stations I pass were sold out of unleaded - had to go on an expedition to Chippenham.

Now have fuel for a further 1 1/2 weeks of commuting, lets hope it's all calmed down by then! ::)

Couldn't believe how quickly people started panic buying!

Carrying the extra weight of a full tank of fuel makes your car more uneconomical ;D

A few months ago I was speaking with a petrol tanker driver.
He told me that his employer was only employing him on a monthly basis - his employers had changed the terms of his contract after working for them for several years (eight I believe)
No wonder they are unhappy as employees.
You reap what you sow.........

The government has now said there is no need the stock up on fuel :-X

All I can say is they must be really happy with the end of year accounts !!!

Yea it was definitely done for some purpose other than their concern that we might not have enough fuel to get to tescos

Usually the government tells people not to panic
Arseholes