Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock

[Chrysalis]

Has the superhub had a factor here? I remember saying when it got launched the end game would be redundancies, as I assume tech support has been made easier now to the point less staff are needed to allow these redudancies.

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by Chrysalis

Has the superhub had a factor here? I remember saying when it got launched the end game would be redundancies, as I assume tech support has been made easier now to the point less staff are needed to allow these redudancies.

We are still very busy so doubtful especially as they are replacing our staff with people in Swansea, especially our 2nd line agents just look at the community forum for proof of that with all the new names recently registered.

Originally Posted by Peter_

We are still very busy so doubtful especially as they are replacing our staff with people in Swansea, especially our 2nd line agents just look at the community forum for proof of that with all the new names recently registered.

somebody tell me that they are making redundencies so they can afford a massive expansion of the network and i can get rid of my crappy 5mg ADSL

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by martyh

somebody tell me that they are making redundencies so they can afford a massive expansion of the network and i can get rid of my crappy 5mg ADSL

No, they are closing Liverpool and moving the work to Swansea which is expanding it's workforce.

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by martyh

somebody tell me that they are making redundencies so they can afford a massive expansion of the network and i can get rid of my crappy 5mg ADSL

As above we are being replaced by Swansea supposedly so they can all be in house.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Why won't it apply, where is the money coming from?



I sympathise with trade union members who, for example, pay trade union subscriptions and are prepared to face the possible consequences of taking industrial action in order to achieve a pay rise, only to see a non union colleague who has done nothing to help, receive the pay rise too.

It's a bit like two houses where both get burgled. One has paid insurance, yet the other that hasn't still gets reimbursed for the stolen items.

You do have a point about some Trade Union leaders though, i've met a few...





I would imagine that if a group of former employees have been identified as being due a payment, trade union membership is irrelevant, unless this payment is different to the one i'm thinking of...

Well in my view it should not be why should paying union members whose subs were used to fund this case subsidise those those that could not be bothered or at worst like somebody i work with make a boast out of not joining the union,but are content to take all it negotiates for rant over,the only rerason the ex woolies saff were identified for a payout was bcause the union fought for one.

I feel very sorry for all the albert dock staff who have proved very helpful on here,and wish each and every one a swift return to employment

Originally Posted by Peter_

As above we are being replaced by Swansea supposedly so they can all be in house.

Damn ,that's not the answer i wanted ...oh well back to the crappy 5mg then

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by martyh

Damn ,that's not the answer i wanted ...oh well back to the crappy 5mg then

You could always move to a cabled area.

Originally Posted by Peter_

You could always move to a cabled area.

I could ,but had to move this year from a cabled area so another isn't on the cards at all .The annoying thing is the next street is cabled ,i have enquired with 'cable my street' but at the moment there are no plans to extend ,i can but live in hope

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by martyh

I could ,but had to move this year from a cabled area so another isn't on the cards at all .The annoying thing is the next street is cabled ,i have enquired with 'cable my street' but at the moment there are no plans to extend ,i can but live in hope

Periodically email them and ask others in the road to do likewise.

Originally Posted by Peter_

Periodically email them and ask others in the road to do likewise.

We are hoping that the new developement accross the field will allow us to get cable as that is all going to be fibre optic cable and i know that BT infinity will be available in the next couple of months

[Chrysalis]

Originally Posted by martyh

I could ,but had to move this year from a cabled area so another isn't on the cards at all .The annoying thing is the next street is cabled ,i have enquired with 'cable my street' but at the moment there are no plans to extend ,i can but live in hope

How much cash would there be to expand if they werent paying branson?

[RichardCoulter]

I would imagine that Sir Branson put money INTO the company and allowed them to use the brand name in return for his shares, so without his involvement there would be even LESS capital in the business.

In return, VM received a cash injection and a chance to ditch the tarnished brand that was NTL, in favour of a more respected and trusted brand.

I do know that he insisted on various changes before he allowed this, particularly to improve the appalling customer service.

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I would imagine that Sir Branson put money INTO the company and allowed them to use the brand name in return for his shares, so without his involvement there would be even LESS capital in the business.

In return, VM received a cash injection and a chance to ditch the tarnished brand that was NTL, in favour of a more respected and trusted brand.

I do know that he insisted on various changes before he allowed this, particularly to improve the appalling customer service.

I don't think so. Here's what it says in Wikipedia:

In December 2005 NTL:Telewest and Virgin Mobile UK announced that talks had taken place regarding a merger.

Virgin Mobile's independent directors rejected the original bid of £817 million ($1.4 billion), taking the view that NTL's bid "undervalued the business". Sir Richard Branson reportedly expressed confidence that a re-structured deal could go ahead, and in January 2006 NTL increased its offer to £961 m (372p per share). On 4 April 2006, NTL announced a £962.4 m recommended offer for Virgin Mobile. According to reports, Branson accepted a mix of shares and cash, making him a 10.7% shareholder of the combined company.

[RichardCoulter]

So that's what happened, thanks for the info....interesting.