March 2007
PAY & CONDITIONS 2007
We have had initial talks with management about the Pay & Conditions deal on 19, 20, 21 February 2007, the talks so far have been constructive. Management will be putting our proposal to the Directors and we will be meeting again on 20, 21, 22 March 2007. We will keep you updated as and when possible.

SMOKING
Any Drivers wishing to quit smoking in anticipation of the forthcoming smoking regulations should contact;

NHS Smoking helpline 0800 169 0169 (lines open everyday from 7am to 11pm) www.gosmokefree.co.uk

Quitline 0800 002 200 9 (lines open everyday from 9am to 9pm) www.quit.org.uk

Drivers can also visit their Doctors to be placed on a programme to stop smoking, where they will receive patches/gum/lozenges on the NHS for the cost of a prescription charge.


DEPOT VISITS
A list of dates will be posted at depots, where DCC & the District Organiser Graham Morris will be in attendance to speak to Drivers face to face. March meetings will be: Orpington 1st, Victoria 15th and Slade Green 29th.

FREE WILL SERVICE
Drivers Company Company recommends that all ASLEF members participate in the FREE Will service provided. If you do not make a Will there is a danger that the people you would have wanted to look after your affairs and to benefit from your estate WILL NOT DO SO. Phone today: 0808 100 8009


Yours Fraternally