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N.U.V.B. Want More Young Members

9th September 1960
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AT the Trades Union Congress in Douglas, I.o.M., on Monday, a motion calling for increased action to attract young people into trades union membership—sponsored by the National Union of Vehicle Builders—was accepted. Speaking on the motion, Mr. F. F. Winchester, secretary, expressed serious concern at the need to recruit young unionists. He called for an examination of the steps necessary to attract young people.

"Are the non-unionists to blame or are we to blame; let us examine our own consciences," said Sir Tom O'Brien, replying for the General Council.

In his presidential address, Mr. C. Bartlett condemned unofficial strikes;, reckless disregard for national agreements could lead to chaos, he said.

FIRST ADDITION FOR 27 YEARS

AHAULAGE firm which has been in business for over 60 years and, since 1933, has never applied for additional facilities, was granted another vehicle by the Western Licensing Authority, Mr. S. W. Nelson, in Bristol last week. The firm was T. Parrott and Son, coat merchants, of Churchill Road, Brislington. They sought an extra B-licensed vehicle of 3 tons unladen weight to carry builders' materials, fertilizers, scrap iron and coal and coke within 100 miles. British Railways and British Road Services objected. Evidence was given of difficulty in maintaining an adequate supply of coal by rail.

NEW PLANS FOR BURY STATION A NEW plan for Bury's central bus PA station was approved in principle last week, together with a new motorway by-pass to skirt the town centre as part of a comprehensive central development plan at Bury.