Samuel hits out at 5% deals
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• With most drivers' pay settlements around the country topping 5%, Road Haulage Association National Chairman, Glyn Samuel, says he is disappointed that the increases have been agreed against his advice (Commercial Motor, October 11).
"It is still my opinion that the increases in wages should have been kept in line with inflation," says Samuel.
Many areas have now reached settlements. Both the Metropolitan and SouthEast and the Southern areas have agreed to a 5.1%across
the-board increase, giving a 25.50 a week rise on all rates.
In the Metropolitan area this means a 32 tonne-plus rate of 2113.50 a week, backdated to January 1. All personal accident and sickness benefits have risen by 5.1% too and 75p a night has been added to the overnight subsistence allowance.
E Eastern hauliers have settled for a 25.50 (5.18%) increase across the board with 60p a night on subsistence while East Midlands drivers have accepted a 5.17% rise, giving a new 32-tonne rate of 211.80 per working week. Ei In the West Midlands area a two-tier agreement has been reached. Drivers of lor'ries below five tonnes will receive 25 a week on basic pay, those over five tonnes will get 25.50. Overnight subsistence is up by 60p.
El South Yorkshire and Sheffield area has agreed a 4.8% rise on wage rates taking the 32-tonne rate from 2106.90 to 2112.15, with 50p on overnight subsistence. Leeds and Bradford has settled on a 5.14% increase on wages and overnight subsistence.