Jim Baxter

ASLEF EC member for Scotland, NLTUC founder member & former chair and supporter of his local football team (well, why wouldn't you?) The views shown are my own.

[ASLEF @ASLEFunion]

Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported the launch of our Dignity for Drivers report this week.

Access to toilets and hygiene facilities is vital for train drivers' health and safety, and to avoid developing long-term health conditions.

https://t.co/Pstdc4b8ad

[ASLEF @ASLEFunion]

This afternoon @AlexRowleyFife welcomed ASLEF members to the Scottish Parliament to launch our Dignity for Drivers report. Train drivers shared their personal experiences with MSPs and industry leaders as we call for change and dignity for all.

[Neil Findlay @Neilsocialist]

The ‘Dignity for Drivers’ report was prompted by the @ASLEFunion women’s committee demand for action over access to toilet facilities and time to use them when required during the working day’
Jim Baxter @ASLEF_Scotland

[Pat O'Rourke @PatsyORourke]

XC and Avanti members of @ASLEF_Scotland Edinburgh No.2 branch. Showing, after 2 years we are still solid in our resolve and will not be beaten onto Zero Hours contracts. Our hard fought T&Cs will not be traded for a real terms pay cut. Solidarity ✊

[KENNY WALLACE @KENNYWALLACE9]

Listened to Jim this morning, eloquent as usual , very good listen.
The scrapping of peak fares would tempt more people to use the train network.
Jim excellently pointed out that it wasn't ASLEF striking recently when the interviewer tried to use that argument. 👏🏻👏🏻

[Neil Findlay @Neilsocialist]

Across the media today
there has been fantastic coverage of the campaign to permanently end peak fares - @UnityConsults is proud to be working with @ASLEF_Scotland and the other rail unions on this very important campaign

[Jim Baxter @JimBaxter5]

We need a clean, efficient, reliable and, most importantly, affordable railway. Time to permanently scrap peak time fares, an unfair tax on working people.

[Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌎 @FoEScot]

If @scotgov is to meet climate commitments, they must take action on the most polluting parts of Scottish life.

Making train travel more affordable - permanently - will help people with the cost of living, boost social connections and bring down climate emissions.

[Mick Whelan @MickWhelanASLEF]

Great to be at Aberdeen Branch with the new banner DO2 EC2 C/C more importantly the members and long service recognised

[Jim Baxter @JimBaxter5]

@AlexTollan2 @iscott900 @rabbryso @AllexTollan2 It’s Dougie Dymock’s fae West Calder.

[Destination Unknown @DUSC1988]

This Saturday, 16th September.
Venue: General Motors Club, Holytown, ML1 4 SG
Day time: 1pm ‘til 4pm Custom Show and Stalls
Evening: 7pm ‘til midnight

[Destination Unknown @DUSC1988]

Just a wee reminder that our 35th Anniversary custom show and dance is coming up.
Can anyone who intends to show their scooter or what’s to have a stall, but hasn’t been in touch yet let one of the club members know asap?
Anyone who is still looking for tickets also get in touch.

[Jim Baxter @JimBaxter5]

Almost 1,000 miles, 4 litres of 2 stroke, 2 spark plugs, a broken tank strap, a broken exhaust bracket and loads of laughs.

[Jim Baxter @JimBaxter5]

Why do adventurers have to start so early for in the morning 😴

[Destination Unknown @DUSC1988]

Everyone at DUSC would like to thank all those clubs and solo riders who joined us yesterday to take John on his final journey.
A great show of respect and very much appreciated.

[Destination Unknown @DUSC1988]

The service celebrating the life of club member John McCormick will take place on Saturday 19th August, 10:30am at Holytown Crematorium.
Any fellow scooterists who would like to join John on his final journey please be at Smith Avenue, Gowkthrapple, Wishaw 9am for 9:30 departure.

[Destination Unknown @DUSC1988]

Everyone at DUSC is heartbroken at the passing of club member John, Big Gowky, McCormick.
John was an absolute gentleman, larger than life and alway had us in tears of laughter.
Our love and thoughts are with Lynn, Kevin, Debbie and the rest of the family. 💔

[Jim Baxter @JimBaxter5]

@rabbryso @daft_laddie Yep, I took the scooter to Fir Park for the photo shoot.