RMT in dispute over tube driver work life balance concerns

POST-AGREEMENT JOINT INITIATIVES FOR TRAIN OPERATORS – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/0004)

Since the 2015 pay settlement, joint discussions regarding the post-agreement joint initiatives for Train Operators have been taking place. The Lead Officer has now reported concerns that despite these talks, aspects of the settlement remain unresolved, most notably a failure to adhere to commitments to better work life balance arrangements for LUL Trainstaff.

This matter has been considered by the National Executive Committee, which has noted the report and the current proposals which if introduced, would lead to fatigue and potentially to mistakes such as SPADs. This is unacceptable and as a result, the NEC took the decision to advise London Underground that a dispute situation exists between us over this issue.

The Company has been advised accordingly and that as always, we remain available for talks at ACAS to resolve this matter. I will keep Branches advised of all further developments.