I am pleased to report that Wincanton have recently agreed to sign up to the TUC ‘Dying To Work’ Charter.   For those members who are not aware of this initiative, please read the following.

Lymm Truckwash Ltd – the largest and oldest truck wash in Europe

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (‘DCPC’) allows an individual to drive an array of large vehicles within Europe and the United Kingdom. To gain a DCPC you must complete the following steps, which are then followed by an ongoing 35-hour period of training every 5 years. These 35 hours can be divided and undertaken as 7 hours each year, and then these 7 hours can be taken in 1 day or over 2 consecutive days. The training comprises:

Our members who are employed as warehouse operatives by Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd, Grange Park 2, Cheaney Drive, Grange Park, Northampton, as we go to press, are currently on Strike.

Our branch at DHL Next Ebbw Vale has recently recruited a Union Learning Representative.

Michael Sullivan came forward to play an active part in his branch and help URTU members in his workplace access learning and training. He is very keen to help members to develop themselves, both personally and professionally.