United Kingdom - London couriers down

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markhr
03-07-08, 08:43 AM
I don't normally do this but as many of you are aware as a bicycle messenger you will mostly have...

...no union, no salary, no benefits - if you're injured, you're S. out of luck.

The couriers involved are expected to be off their bikes for a while therefore please have a look at the postings on Moving Target (Run by Buffalo Bill) and help if you can.

original article - http://www.movingtargetzine.com/arti...n-the-same-day

forum posting - http://www.movingtargetzine.com/foru...me-day/#Item_0

More from Buffalo Bill on the BMEF fund.


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http://www.movingtargetzine.com/article/paypal-donations-for-the-injured-riders

We are doing collections specific to these riders, but the BMEF will gratefully accept any other donations.


Rob1900
03-07-08, 09:25 AM
Biggest downside to the job...glad to hear they are both OK.

UltraViolet
04-13-08, 03:13 AM
this link didn't work, but thankyou for the site, didn't know about it and i'm enjoying the reading


markhr
04-13-08, 04:09 PM
this link didn't work, but thankyou for the site, didn't know about it and i'm enjoying the reading

No problem - thank Buffalo Bill though, it's his site - http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=97838