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Full-time Local Officials for C.M.U.A ?

13th March 1936, Page 76
13th March 1936
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TO present applications in the proper manner is essential, and the work of the associations in this connection is of inestimable value, said Mr. S. W. Nelson (clerk for the West Midland Area), at the third annual dinner of A.R.O. North Staffs Sub-area.

Experience on the passenger side had shown that the disadvantages -of licensing were outweighed by-amongst other things-security of tenure. Referring to the High Court decision on the use of drivers' records in evidence, he felt that there was no reason why all operators should not observe the hours regulations.

At the annual general meeting of the L.M.S. Railway Co., said Mr. Donaldson Wright, Sir Josiah Stamp had thrown out a hint that, in addition to taxes for roads, road transport should be required to pay rent and rates for that same purpose. Some se per cent. of rail-borne goods were hauled a.t exceptional rates, despite what was said about control of rail charges. Road operators were controlled to a. much greater extent than the railways.

Now that the merger was accomplished, it was time to start work, said Mr. W. E. Macve (chairman, C.M.U.A. Manchester area). The Association must set up local offices throughout the country to deal with purely local work. Everywhere there should be full-time officials who could give real service.,

If every employer would insist upon every employee being a trade-union member, it would be the better for all concerned, said the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent (Alderman J. H. Dale).

Consistent work and news presentation by the technical Press was the subject of comment by Mr. G. F. Good• . win (district organizer), at whose word the company toasted the Press. Appreciation of the helpful spirit adopted by association officials was voiced by Mr. Ashley F. Taylor (The Commercial Motor).

Mr. Tom Caddy presided over a company of over 160 persons. Other speakers were Messrs. G. IV, Gupwell, W. T. Pemberton, F. ,Grifliths, A. L. Stallworthy, J. Lindsa.y Wood and J."G: Leese.


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