Industrial relations spotlighted
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INDUSTRIAL relations comes under the spotlight in the latest issue of the Freight Transport Association's drivers' wages service report.
It includes a case study of the methods used by a newly formed distribution organisation in a bid to obtain satisfactory relationships with its employees.
The break-down looks at the formulation of clearly defined objectives and procedures, and the training of employees at all The report also contains a detailed analysis of wages, hours and subsistence payments. It reveals that the rise in average earnings from September to December last year was lower than the previous year. This was a reflection of the general acceptance of the E6 wage limit.
More than 200 companies contributed to the survey. Questions showed that the majority paid for expenses such as parking fees in addition to the flat-rate subsistence allowance.
The reports are produced quarterly on an annual subscription basis and are restricted to FTA members.
levels to ensure that policies were correctly carried out. Exhibution plus • • •
THE INSTITUTE of Traffic Administration is to hold a transport exhibition with its conference in Ipswich in October. The exhibition will feature vehicles, equipment and training facilities as well as handling equipment.
Further details of the three-day conference can be had from Mr David Lowe of 2 Runneymede Drive, Balsa!! Common, Coventry CV7 7GQ.