Practice 7
Scenario You work for Reg Burton, Office Manager, at the headquarters of the Union Road
Maintenance Workers, 74 Hill Avenue, Louth, Lincolnshire, ML21 15P.
Reg Burton hands you the following letter, saying “Will you write a reply to this? Page one
of the Union Rule Book will give you the information you require.”
Read page one in the Union Rule Book, which follows the letter, and then write a correctly
laid-out reply.
33 Hibbirt Road
Plymouth, Devon
RM30 RX2
5 January 2019
Union Road Maintenance Workers
74 Hill Avenue
Louth, Lincolnshire
ML21 15P
Dear Sirs,
I have just started work in the Highways Department of my local council and would like to
join your Union. Would you please inform me of the subscription and rules of membership?
My address is above. I was born on March 8, 2000. I am unmarried. I am a full-time
employee of the council.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Richard Higgins
Union Road Maintenance Workers – Union Rule Book – Page 1
1. Anybody, male or female, over the age of 18 years, who is employed full- or part-time
in road maintenance, is eligible to join the Union.
2. The annual subscription is $26 per year at present, and it may be paid in a lump sum or
by 52 weekly installments of 50p deducted from wage packets.
3. Once accepted into membership, you may use the Union’s legal and advisory services
free of charge.
4. Members will be attached to the branch of the Union nearest their workplace.
5. Members will be entitled to vote at the annual election of officers both locally and
nationally.
Write your answer here:
Union Road Maintenance Workers
74 Hill Avenue
Louth, Lincolnshire
ML21 15P
6 January 2019
Richard Higgins
33 Hibbirt Road
Plymouth, Devon
RM30 RX2
Dear Mr. Higgins,
Thank you for your letter indicating your desire to become a member of the Union
Road Maintenance Workers. I am pleased to provide you with the necessary
information regarding the subscription and rules of membership.
According to the Union Rule Book, anyone employed full- or part-time in road
maintenance, regardless of gender, who is over the age of 18 years, is eligible to join
the Union. As a full-time employee of the council, you meet the eligibility criteria.
The current annual subscription fee stands at $26, which can be paid either in a lump
sum or through 52 weekly installments of 50p deducted from your wage packets. You
may choose the payment method that is most convenient for you.
Once accepted as a member, you will have access to the Union's legal and advisory
services free of charge. These services are designed to provide support and assistance
to our members when needed.
Furthermore, as a member, you will be affiliated with the branch of the Union that is
closest to your workplace. This allows for better local representation and support.
Lastly, as a member, you will have the right to vote at both local and national annual
elections for Union officers. This enables you to have a say in the decision-making
process and the selection of representatives.
To officially join the Union, please complete the attached membership application
form and return it to the Union's headquarters at the address mentioned above. Once
your application is processed, you will receive a membership card and further
information regarding your local branch and available services.
If you have any additional questions or require further clarification, please do not
hesitate to contact our office.
Yours faithfully,
Reg Burton,
Office Manager,
Union Road Maintenance Workers
