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ASLEF Tier 2 H&S Reps - protecting drivers across London Underground

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[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

I'd suggest it wasn't an 'error of judgement' that Johnson & Sunak said they were taking part in this pilot scheme in use by public bodies, it was a lie. Excellent interview with @ASLEFunion's @FinnBrennan on this, and masks on the tube.
#JohnsonOut
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[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

I don't think he likes football anyway so won't be too much of a hardship for him...
#PMQs #BorisJohnson
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[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

I will still wear a mask when travelling on public transport after 19th July?

[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

Surely @grantshapps must realise ditching legal requirement to wear masks on the tube will make whatever is set out in the 'conditions of carriage' unenforceable. His stance will cause completely avoidable conflict & put many people off travelling on public tpt. @TfL @ASLEFunion

[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

To be honest if people can't even be community minded enough to wear a mask to protect others, we've got absolutely no chance of dealing with the climate emergency 🙄

[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

The bizarre and purely ideological stance taken by this gov't re the wearing of masks on public transport will be a headache for me and fellow @ASLEFunion H&S Reps, but it will be a nightmare for many vulnerable people & will dissuade many people from returning. Rethink needed...

[Dr Duncan Robertson @Dr_D_Robertson]

A reminder that vaccines don't mean we can forget about all the other defences against Covid. Vaccines are just one (albeit a significant) intervention that cannot be relied upon by itself.

Swiss cheese model: @MackayIM

[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

The London Mayor @SadiqKhan has been 'talking' about mandatory use of face masks since 16th April. Making them mandatory for public transport passengers will protect key transport staff. It's time for actions not words...
@ASLEFunion @RMTunion
@TSSAunion https://t.co/FR60hZIate

[ASLEF @ASLEFunion]

"ASLEF does not believe that London Underground has fulfilled the requirements for genuine consultation with staff. We want to see services increased but this has to be done in a way that is safe for passengers and staff." - @FinnBrennan's comments: https://t.co/lyrPNDTxJs

[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

This looks worryingly cosy, so much for social distancing here! Wash stations being installed at Marylebone station. Is this how the government are preparing for a ramp up of rail services? @chilternrailway @ASLEFunion

[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

Rail unions have played a vital role in ensuring that key workers have been able to carry out their roles. However rail staff are key workers too and their safety must not be put at risk for the sake of symbolic actions by the government. @ASLEFunion @TSSAunion @RMTunion

[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

However, transport staff must be protected while they are carrying out their work, to protect themselves and their families. The stance taken by the @transportgovuk is likely to have consequences.
@JimfromOldham
@FinnBrennan
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[Julian Vaughan @julian_vaughan_]

The government's refusal to provide PPE to transport staff who enable key workers get to work is disgraceful. I'm proud of our @ASLEFunion members and all transport workers for the essential work they are doing. @MickWhelanASLEF
#coronavirus
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[Tom Edwards @BBCTomEdwards]

NEW: Tube drivers say trains still extremely busy in Monday rush hour. This was Victoria line at 0650. @FinnBrennan ASLEF says drivers are “furious”

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