News Archive
Welcome to the archived news page of the United Road Transport Union.
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Drivers granted 7 month photocard licence extension
5/6/2020
Drivers with a photocard driving licence due to expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 will be granted a 7 month extension from the date of expiry the DVLA has announced today (4 June 2020).
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Refreshed Petroleum Driver Passport website now live
4/6/2020
The refreshed Petroleum Driver Passport (PD Passport) website is now live - www.pdpassport.com.
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HGV drivers must have access to toilet facilities
2/6/2020
The Department for Transport and the Health & Safety Executive have reminded firms that lorry drivers must have access to toilets and hand washing facilities.
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Trade union membership grows for third year running
1/6/2020
The number of workers who are members of trade unions has grown for the third year running, increasing by nearly 100,000 people.
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Drivers Hours Rules Update
29/5/2020
Following a recent review of the current evidence the Department has decided not to extend the relaxation of the EU drivers' hours rules; which will end at 23:59 on Sunday 31 May 2020.
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Lay union reps are protecting workers during Covid crisis
27/5/2020
Workplace trade union representatives have been a lifeline protecting workers from some of the worst economic ravages thrown up by the Coronavirus crisis, a nationwide survey by the Labour Research Department (LRD) has found.
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Take extra care as England's roads get busier
20/5/2020
England's roads are becoming busier as people begin to return to the roads.
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Return to Safe Places - resource for reps
15/5/2020
If your employer is asking colleagues to return to work outside home, they must make sure it's done safely. A Covid-19 risk assessment is essential.
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Unions in Action: Solidarity at a time of crisis
1/5/2020
The Trade Union Co-ordinating Group (TUCG), which includes URTU, has produced a booklet 'Unions in Action - Solidarity at a time of crisis'.
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May Day - Join a Union Today
30/4/2020
This year we can't be all together on May Day - the day to recognise the contribution of working people.
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