News Archive
Welcome to the archived news page of the United Road Transport Union.
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URTU Member awarded compensation for Unfair Dismissal
25/9/2009
At a recent Employment Tribunal hearing in Manchester, a member of the United Road Transport Union (URTU), Mr Hartley-Watson, was successful in his claim for unfair dismissal.
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New Government Helpline on Pay and Work Rights
21/9/2009
The Government's new Pay and Work rights helpline was launched today to offer advice on government-enforced employment rights.
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Spending cuts threaten 'double-quick double dip' recession
13/9/2009
If the Government and Bank of England's stimulus programme was to be replaced by public expenditure cuts to reduce the deficit, the result would be a 'double-quick double dip' recession, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said today.
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Drivers warned not to fall for CPC exemption card scam
10/9/2009
The Vehicle Operator Service Agency and the Driving Standards Agency are advising drivers that they do not need to buy a card to prove they are exempt from Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) regulations.
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URTU - Accredited Driver CPC Training Provider
9/9/2009
The United Road Transport Union (URTU) has become the first Trade Union to achieve accredited training provider status in respect of the LGV Drivers' Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
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URTU Freezes Contribution Increases
9/9/2009
In light of the tough economic times, the United Road Transport Union's Executive Committee have decided to freeze the Union contribution increases, which should have started in August.
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Low paid jobs hardest hit by recession
8/9/2009
The retail industry has seen the largest rise in people claiming the dole during the last year.
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Government must take action on rise in workless households
26/8/2009
Government figures released today reveal the number of households in the UK with no-one over the age of 16 working has increased by 240,000 over the past year to 3.3 million.
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International Slavery Museum
12/8/2009
Museum shortlisted for The National Lottery Awards
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New laws must give agency workers genuine equal rights
31/7/2009
The TUC is calling on the Government to ensure new rules give agency workers real protection from exploitation and genuine equal treatment on pay, holiday and hours.
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