Sustainable Transport and the Environment Guide - Unite the Union
Sustainable Transport and the Environment Guide - Unite the Union
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CPC training – all drivers have 5 days training. Concentrates on 5 keys – not<br />
getting too close, etc.<br />
Easier to ask people to be economical at work than at home – people care less.<br />
Enforcement of working time eg busworkers charter, linking to scheduling<br />
Leaving cabs pleasant (litter free, smoke free) for o<strong>the</strong>r drivers<br />
All parts of union to negotiate for travel plans<br />
Negotiate on vehicle types<br />
Q2 What sustainability policies should unions be pushing for with national<br />
government <strong>and</strong> how should <strong>the</strong>se be progressed?<br />
Better town planning –<br />
environmental reps have same rights as SS<br />
Working time – revision of driving hours <strong>and</strong> working time directives<br />
Taxing empty running<br />
Political control to challenge just in time delivery- planning, regulation –<br />
nationalisation?<br />
Commission to look at sustainable transport<br />
Overturn <strong>the</strong> privatised, deregulated bus transport<br />
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<strong>Transport</strong> hubs (freight depots) from railways that are <strong>the</strong>n unloaded into.<br />
Freight corridors that are designed <strong>and</strong> planned, integrated with rail – maybe<br />
even canal.<br />
Q3 What sustainability policies should unions be pushing for at European <strong>and</strong><br />
International levels <strong>and</strong> how should <strong>the</strong>se be progressed?<br />
Levy on empty running on planes <strong>and</strong> ships (planes running empty to keep <strong>the</strong><br />
slots)<br />
Working with sister unions<br />
Consider international fuel duty on aviation<br />
Tackle flags of convenience<br />
Similar approach to all forms of transport – better global st<strong>and</strong>ards, improved<br />
conditions, more regulation<br />
Q4 How can unions ensure that <strong>the</strong> transport system that emerges from <strong>the</strong> recession<br />
is a sustainable one?<br />
Race to bottom means road haulage under-cutting more environmentally<br />
friendly transport eg lost feeder service from Southampton to Grangemouth –<br />
gone from sea back to road –<strong>the</strong> road hauliers are undercutting everyone –<br />
forced rates right down. They will do it even if <strong>the</strong>y make £1 load.<br />
Intensifying competition, driving down st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
Increased use of clearing houses by independent haulier<br />
Tackling this needs regulation <strong>and</strong> tariff controls <strong>and</strong> supporting increased<br />
funding for public transport.<br />
7.9 Orange Group<br />
Q1 Most workplaces not well organised need to deal issues talk about TU delivering<br />
sustainable. Social stainable is important for our industries. Need to home in on what<br />
policies need connection with workforce. Need well organised teams – green reps as<br />
add on will not work<br />
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