Give fuel rebate to haulage industry, says Unite
7th May 2009
Britain’s professional lorry drivers today (Thursday) called for
government help to protect the haulage industry from the worst
impact of the economic recession.
The truckers’ union Unite said today that hauliers should get a
fuel rebate to help the industry through the slump. “The haulage
industry will be vital to our economy when the recession ends,”
said Ron Webb, Unite national officer for haulage.
“There has been a dramatic fall in the volume of goods being
transported in Britain, and Department of Transport figures today
suggest that the number of lorry drivers seeking work has increased
fivefold in the past year. This is a very serious situation which
threatens the ability of our country to respond adequately when the
economy begins to recover.
“We are conscious that the drastic impact of the recession on
haulage is a reflection of the loss of jobs and production across
the economy. That’s why Unite members in road transport will be
marching in Birmingham on May 16 with thousands of other trade
unionists to demand government action for jobs and a better
future.”
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Further information: Pauline Doyle 020 7420 8928 or 07976
832861
Unite for Jobs
On 16th May 2009, Unite will hold a march through Birmingham. This
will be the centrepiece of the 'Unite for Jobs' campaign. The March
for Jobs will spotlight the need for urgent assistance to defend
jobs.
For information on the march, please visit: http://action.unitetheunion.org
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