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FROM THE POSTBAG

21st February 1964
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

As a sequel to the article entitled " The Labow Factor" in this series on February 7, a Lincolnshire driver of heavy vehicles writes elaborating what he considers the several unattractive features of conunercial vehicle driving. In addition to a complaint as to the low rate for a basic 42-hour week he lists several responsibilities which an experienced lorry driver is expected to take in his stride but which are not asked of other Workers.

In reply to these complaints it must be accepted that several and varied responsibilities are undertaken by transport drivers, particularly when, as in this case, they are engaged on large vehicles. But many such drivers have deliberately chosen the job because it offers a challenge to their resourcefulness and initiative. In contrast, a routine factory job with virtually no responsibility would be totally unacceptable to many such men.

Regarding wages, the existing statutory rates applying to road haulage workers are reached only after agreement between employers and unions. Moreover, unless there is a radical change in the overall pattern of national distribution, the very nature of long-distance road transport work makes adherence to standard day-shift hours difficult if not impossible.

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