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AFURTHER claim for higher wages for municipal bus workers is believed to be under consideration by the trade unions. The last award, made by the Industrial Disputes Tribunal, was in November.
Criticism of certain sections" of the Transport and General Workers' Union, who "arc attempting to undermine the authority of the trade union side" of the National Joint Industrial Council for the road passenger transport industry by making local applications, is contained in the current issue of the Union's Record.
The article points out that experience had shown that those persons were wrong in believing that they could, in that way, obtain advantages which were not possible through the N.J.I.C. "
guided members" who were pursuing that policy would be well advised to consider the position as a whole.
ROUTEMASTER MODIFIED
THEprototype Routemaster was placed back in trial service by London Transport on Wednesday after undergoing modifications at Chiswick. Alterations included the removal of the radiator from its underfloor position to the conventional position at the front, provision of power-assisted steering, and the installation of a fresh warm-air heating system for both saloons. The overall length has been increased by 4 in. to 27 ft. 4 in,
£250,000 FOR DEVON STATIONS
OVER 1250,000 is to be spent by the Devon General Omnibus and Touring Co., Ltd., on bus stations at Brixham, Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exeter. The Brixham station will provide eight departure points, and passengers will be able to board and alight under cover.