That we note a number of issues were discussed including the ‘Together for Transport’ campaign and the TSSA requested the RMT inject resources into this campaign. However, after further discussion that ‘Together for Transport’ is TSSA’s front organisation and therefore propose that the RMT do not inject any resources into this campaign at this time, but work closely with it through the SOS campaign. One area discussed was the need for both unions to undertake a mapping exercise of our membership that currently work on stations. Another discussion took place on the threat to station staff with the proposed introduction of smart card technology and Transport for Scotland Rail 2014 – public consultation.

We therefore instruct the General Secretary to undertake the following:

• Conduct a mapping exercise of all station staff with priority for the London and South East area.
• Once this exercise has been completed, facilitate a meeting of all our Regional Organisers in the London and South East area, along with members of the General Grades Committee, the Assistant General Secretary and representatives of our sister union TSSA in attendance in order to discuss the matter. The meeting to take place as soon as practicable.
• Liaise with our Parliamentary Group and the TSSA over a suitably-worded Early Day Motion addressing the introduction of Smart Card Technology.
• To develop and produce a list of bullet points of what the ideal station looks like.
• Work closely with the TSSA over planned station closures in Scotland.

We note a further meeting between the RMT and the TSSA over the SOS campaign is to take place on Thursday 19th January 2012 at Unity House at 11:00 hours.

All Branches and Regional Councils to be informed.