Last call for the captains in blue

Article Abstract:

The possibility of a strike by British Airways pilots soon has highlighted difficulties which are facing the profession as a whole. Pilots, some of whom can earn more than 100,000 pounds sterling a year, are having to adapt to the harsh realities of a new working environment in which jobs are no longer guaranteed and employers are desperate to cut costs. In the future, airlines may no longer employ their own pilots, choosing to use the services of a rented crew instead.

Compensation and benefits, Air pilots, Aircraft pilots

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Council's 'wasted' 20m pounds sterling demolition

Article Abstract:

There is growing opposition in Hull, England, to plans by the city council to demolish 600 council homes and replace them with homes for sale. Many council house residents feel that their community is being destroyed, and would prefer to see their homes refurbished. There is also concern about a deal which will allow developer Keepmoat the sole rights to buy all housing development land in the city for the next six-seven years.

Management, Planning, Buildings and facilities, Public housing, Urban renewal, Hull, England

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For the railwaymen, breaking up is hard to do

Article Abstract:

Railwaymen generally seem to regard the prospect of rail privatisation with fear and loathing. They feel that the strong family atmosphere associated with working on the railways has disappeared, and give many examples of growing bureaucracy and inefficiency. Station staff have been robbed of any responsibility for train operations, and this places them in constant conflict with passengers.

Officials and employees, Railroads, Railroad employees

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