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FTA slams extra driver payments

3rd September 1971
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• The Freight Transport Associatic considers that while it is essential f( companies to have complete flexibility negotiating drivers' wages structure, there no general justification for special paymen for the holding of heavy goods vehic driving licences, additional to existin differentials paid to drivers of large goo( vehicles. Certainly, the Association say there is no justification for making an ext payment simply because a man holds licence to do the job which he is employ( to do.

This is the near-unanimous opinion FTA members in all parts of the count whose views were considered at a meetii of the Association's industrial relatio: thee, which was held in London la

week.

The Association's view is the response current union pressure in the Midlands f an additional payment of £2.50 per week f hgv licence holders.

Reliant price rise

• New prices, effective from August 29, I Reliant three-wheeled commercial vehicles a Supervan III, £558.80; 21E Supervan,i618.80.

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Organisations: FTA
Locations: London

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