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Welcome to the Website of the UDW. Representation & Support at Work.


The UDW is pleased to represent its members in workplaces all over the far reaches of the United Kingdom from London to Glasgow. Originally set up for workers in DHL and the parcel delivery industry, the UDW has been approached by many workers in an increasing number of workplaces who have needed advice support & representation.

The UDW prides itself on being totally self funding and operates seven days a week 365 days a year. You can contact us at any time if you are seeking advice, support or workplace representation.
We are not affiliated to any political groups. The UDW is registered as a trade union with the Certification Officer. Our ethic and practice is simple straight forward workplace representation. If you or any of your family, friends or colleagues finds yourselves in a difficult situation at work don’t hesitate to give any of our representatives a call.

Under the employment right at work act of 2004 every worker in the UK regardless of their length of service with an employer is entitled to be accompanied to any formal meeting with their employer. This could be a disciplinary or grievance hearing. Or you could have been selected for redundancy or a change of contract. Either way it is very important that you exercise your right to be represented. Some employers will attempt to persuade you into giving up these rights claiming that they don’t recognise trade unions or that they will only deal with certain trade unions. This is untrue. If you are in any doubt please do contact us!

Many workers approach advisory services such as ACAS or the Citizens Advice Bureau. Organisations such as these will generally give advice to a worker but they are unable to provide the real time representation that the worker needs. Often the advice will be to locate a solicitor that may (or may not) take their case on.

All this can be very stressful, costly and time consuming for someone who simply wants the problem resolved.

With the best of intentions at some point you may find yourself in a difficult situation that you have no control or influence over. You may have upset your employer through no fault of your own. You may have accidentally broken one of the many rules that govern workplaces these days. Or perhaps your employer has decided to change your contract of employment resulting in longer hours, less pay, more demands or has simply taken a dislike to you.

Britain is bracing itself for a recession and  economics experts have forecast up to half a million jobs could be lost in the near future as they economic slowdown begins to hit bosses profits. It makes good sense to organize some support at work for yourself now. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

We will provide you with actual accompanying representation to any meetings with your employer including disciplinary and grievance hearings…no matter where you work or how serious the issues are.

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE UDW INCLUDES...

Actual Accompanying Representation.... We Sit And Face Your Employer With You!
Representatives Who Are Trained And Fully Conversant With All Aspects Of UK Employment Legislation!
Round The Clock Representation!
Full Legal Cover And Claim Support To Any Of Our Members Injured At Work!
A Guaranteed Response!

 

 

The UDW Is Registereded With The Certification Office And Can Be Found Here

 

Latest Updates!

24/06/08 - Important Information Added!


25/09/07 -
The new PRS scheme within DHL!


21/09/07 -
Newsletter 7 added!


03/06/07 -
Don't forget the DHL workers charter!


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Disciplinary!
Sickness Interview!
Benchmark Increase!
Lifestyle Couriers!
Holiday Changes!
Investigation Interview!
Accident or Injury!
No Breaks!
Impossible Targets!
Unable to achieve tasks due
to poor equipment!
Bullied at work!
Bullied by customers!


JOIN US TODAY and together
we can change your working conditions.



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ACAS Everything you need to know About Employment Law Here


Ban Bullying At Work


 

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