Andrew Dickens Afternoons

A bus strike across the country has highlighted the use of split shifts.Bus drivers in Auckland and Hamilton went on strike at the last minute today over better pay and allowances.Another issue that has arisen is the prominent use of split shifts within the industry.Many drivers or relatives of drivers called Andrew Dickens to reveal their experiences working split days, which often leads to employees waiting around for hours and working longer than eight hours. Union members say that drivers are often away from home for around 14 hours, and often work the longest hours in the country without the benefits for it.However, some callers were scathing over the bus driver's plight, with some accusing them of being lazy and viewing their work as a burden. Others pushed back, saying that there is no option for them to take a break from their work while on split shifts, and they have limited family time as a result. LISTEN TO THE TALKBACK FEEDBACK ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.