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Tyne meeting

10th March 1984, Page 20
10th March 1984
Page 20
Page 20, 10th March 1984 — Tyne meeting
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TYNE AND WEAR hauliers will learn this weekend whether any of their drivers plan to take industrial action in pursuit of higher wage settlements.

A 50p gap remains between the Transport and General Workers Union and Road Haulage Association members in the area over the basic rate for drivers of 32.5 tonne lorries.

The employers' last offer was a £4.50 increase (to £92.50), but they are prepared to raise this to £5 if the union resists alleged national pressure to stick to a £5.50 demand.

Both sides claim that individual agreements have been reached at their favoured rates.

TGWU officer Geoff Egglestone told CM that a meeting of drivers tomorrow (Sunday) would determine future strategy for the drivers.