Road Transport

EACH year the International Transport Workers Federation(ITF) holds an action day for road transport workers to highlight the need to be in a union, campaign for better conditions at work and highlight the need for safety at work. RMT is asking road transport members to take part in the action day, taking place on October 11-12, by asking a work colleague to join the union. Members will find different ways to join the union on page 21. RMT organisers have also been targeting road transport companies such as Excel and Initial City Link this year and increased union membership in many areas. The RMT group of MPs have also been busy campaigning on protecting health and safety rights for road transport workers. If all road transport members recruited a friend then the important work the union carries out would be much more effective. Recruit a friend on October 11 - international road transport workers day Edwards Duthie Solicitors has a special affinity with trade unions, their members and officials. We have advised union members and their families for some 22 years, to the point where we now serve some 40,000 members across 230 branches nationwide. We have a dedicated team which serves RMT members, their families and friends. Unlike our competitors, we offer a full range of legal services, many of which are free or heavily discounted for union members : G PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS G SPECIALIST CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE TEAM G EXPERT ADVICE ON ALL ASPECTS OF EMPLOYMENT LAW G 24 HOUR CRIMINAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION G FREE WILLS SERVICE FOR MEMBERS G 10% DISCOUNT ON RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING G LAW SOCIETY SPECIALISTS IN FAMILY AND MATRIMONIAL ADVICE G FREE HALF HOUR INTERVIEW IN ALL AREAS OF LAW Our approach is both proactive and hands on. Our lawyers go to see members and officials at the workplace, at home, at union premises or wherever discussion can best be accommodated nationwide. We are here to provide a service and, unlike our competitors, we do not consider that we can do that from a remote standpoint. RING NOW FOR ADVICE & ASSISTANCE ON 0208 514 9000 email: allinfo@edwardsduthie.com In partnership with the 12 Remember – fatigue kills There are many warning signs for fatigue. A combination of any of the following signs shows that the driver is becoming fatigued: G yawning G eyes feeling sore and heavy G vision starting to blur G daydreaming and not concentrating G becoming impatient G feeling hungry or thirsty G reactions seem slow G feeling stiff or cramped G driving speed creeps up or down G starting to make poor gear changes G wandering over the road When you notice these warning signs, take a break. The efforts of individuals are limited. A trade union can negotiate better conditions collectively with your employer. Do you have trade union representation at your workplace?