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Hundreds of jobs under threat as HDNL restructures delivery network 23 January 2009
Union members were left reeling after parcel carrier HDNL (Home Delivery Network Ltd) announced 686 jobs are at risk following its decision to restructure its delivery network.... read more
Bargain Booze workers toast union recognition 17 August 2004
Trade union Usdaw has put pen to paper on an agreement with retailer Bargain Booze, after winning the legal right to be recognised at its distribution depots in Cheshire and Staffordshire.... read more
Usdaw acts on jobs fears at ACC depot 15 July 2004
Usdaw reps and officials are involved in consultation with ACC Distribution to minimise the impact on workers of the loss of two important contracts.... read more
Unhealthy, unsafe, undeniable - union takes drivers key message to Europe 10 May 2004
Professional drivers' union Usdaw is warning transport companies not to 'bury their heads in the sand' as the introduction of new regulations on maximum working times gets closer.... read more
Workers in battle to save Scottish depot 29 April 2004
Workers, their trade unions and local politicians are to present a determined case to Cadbury Trebor Bassett tomorrow, as they battle to save the firm's only distribution depot in Scotland.... read more
Long hours culture takes its toll on UK drivers 04 February 2004
Excessive hours are having a damaging effect on the family and social lives of most UK lorry drivers, with one in four drivers currently working more than 60 hours per week, according to research published today by one of the UK's largest road transport trade unions, Usdaw.... read more
HGV drivers secure milestone pay deal 22 January 2004
Lorry drivers based in the West Midlands and Lincolnshire are set to maintain their earning levels for working less hours in a ground-breaking pay deal confirmed yesterday.... read more
Usdaw secures 18.5 % pay rise over two years and fewer hours for 1,200 workers 25 November 2003
A ground-breaking deal was reached today which will see 1,200 drivers
receive an 18.5 per cent pay rise over two-and-a-half years, coupled with a huge
reduction in working hours.... read more
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