A sad day for group training
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THE THREATENED collapse of the group training association movement, which the Road Haulage Association is trying to prevent, is a sad reflection of current industrial conditions. The number of groups has declined from 100 to 80 already this year and another 20 may disappear by Christmas.
When one considers the splendid work that they have done and can do again when the economy improves, the RHA has every justification for calling for a base grant from the Manpower Services Commission for all training associations and company training centres for at least three years in return for the provision of places for Tops and YTS programmes. Here is a chance for the Commission to serve manpower, not to mention person power.
The road haulage and allied industries are not asking for something for nothing. Many of their members invested time and money in the training groups and made a great contribution to road safety as well as to transport efficiency. They have earned a little support.