Still a minority in a tradtionally male-dominated industry, RMT women are organising against sexism and for our issues to be heard
RMT submitted the following comments to TfL / London Underground's consultation on its pay gap reports and plans.
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RMT comments on TfL pay gap action plan (and associated reports)
SUMMARY:
The pay gap reports show that the persistence (and in some aspects, worsening) of pay disadvantage experienced by women, black, ethnic minority and disabled workers arises from two main areas:
Our Women's Rep, Lumie, attended the RMT Women's Conference in Newcastle on 3rd and 4th March. Please find attached her report from the event.
Dear Colleague,
WEBINAR: RIGHTS DURING MATERNITY LEAVE AND ON RETURN TO WORK
The third webinar we are facilitating with the campaign and advice group Maternity Action is on rights during maternity leave and on return to work.
It will take place on Wednesday 15th December, 12:00-13:30 via zoom.
This webinar is open to all members, although reps are especially encouraged to attend. To book a place and for any queries about these webinars, please contact Jess Webb j.webb@rmt.org.uk
Dear Colleague,
WEBINARS ON TACKLING PREGNANCY AND MATERNITY DISCRIMINATION
I am pleased to inform you that the union will be facilitating three webinars on different aspects of pregnancy and maternity discrimination from the campaign and advice group Maternity Action as follows:
Wednesday 17th November, 12:00-14:00
1) Tackling pregnancy and maternity discrimination: maternity pay for all workers
Wednesday 1st December, 12:00-14:00
TfL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Trade Union Engagement Forum, 9 June 2021
Report from Janine Booth (RMT)
After a long break, the Forum met on Teams on 9 June 2021. Janine Booth and Glen Hart attended on behalf of RMT. ASLEF, TSSA and Unite were also present, but other TfL unions were not. This forum is separate from the collective bargaining machinery, but more sharing of information between them would be helpful.
The attached newsletter has been produced by RMT women activists. It lists demands for a safe workplace and includes reports from LU activists.
Please download it to learn more and distribute it in your TfL / LU workplace.
The death of Sarah Everard and arrest of a serving police officer on suspicion of murder, and the subsequent police repression of the event organised in her memory, has sparked renewed organisation among women members of RMT in London Transport Region.
Safety, Equality, Solidarity!
The RMT London Transport Region is hosting a panel focusing on women’s health and safety in the workplace, for International Workers Memorial Day.
The event will take place at 5pm on the 28th April. There are more details in the attached flyer.
Please join us, a link to the meeting will be available soon.
Bakerloo News is the newsletter for workers on the Bakerloo Line.
Please download it to read the latest news from the Bakerloo branch. You also print and distribute it in your workplace.
In this edition:
Dear Prime Minister,
Police Violence against Women Demonstrators
Our union has requested that we write to you directly and express our members anger at the reaction of the authorities to the reclaim the night vigils. RMT women members in particular have contacted us to express their outrage at the recent actions of the police.