News Archive
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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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Trade Unions at Work pamphlet
20/7/2009
A new pamphlet explains how unions work in modern Britain: the job they do for their members; the way they help boost business; and how they help make Britain a better place to live and work.
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Rule Book
13/7/2009
A copy of the new URTU Rule Book, as revised by the Triennial Delegates Meeting held on the 29 March, is now available to download.
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All Wales Truck Show
10/7/2009
The URTU Mobile Office will be attending the All Wales Truck & Transport Show this Sunday (12 July) at the Carmarthan Showground.
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Graduated Fixed Penalties
8/7/2009
Information about the Graduated Fixed Penalties and Deposits Scheme has been added to the Members Only area
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TUC welcomes new regulation of no-win, no-fee tribunal cases
2/7/2009
The TUC has welcomed the publication of a document from Justice Secretary Jack Straw MP which will see the introduction of new regulations covering 'no-win, no-fee' solicitors who work on employment tribunal cases
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