Union membership

[Arty Morgan]

Do you get invited to join a union during your introduction sessions or would you join of your own volition prior to start of training?

 

[Aivilo]

Everywhere does it differently. If you've not seen anyone in your first few weeks or on your first home depot visit make sure you find out who they are and get to see them

 

[dazzayid]

We got a visit during our training

 

[Arty Morgan]

Thank you both

 

[357]

Some TOCs set aside a couple of hours on one of the training days for the union to come and speak to the new trainees.

 

[sw1ller]

I didn’t see anyone until 3 weeks after passing out as a qualified driver. I’d suggest you go looking for them as soon as you start your driving hours. (If they don’t find you first, depends on the depot)

 

[Dynamonic]

At my TOC, the union came to visit us during the first week of training. But as has been mentioned, different TOCs have different approaches. Sometimes, your mentor will introduce you to your union reps when you’re finally out at your own depot.