Black and ethnic minority members

Black and ethnic minority RMT members are organising for equality and against racism. 

 

 

Resolution: Mario Joseph

The following resolution, submitted by TfL no.1 branch, was carried unanimously by the July meeting of the Regional Council ...

Haiti humanitarian lawyer Mario Joseph was a guest speaker invited to the UK to appear at various venues, including the RMT Black and Ethnic Minority Committee. He was refused entry into the UK for the most obscure of reasons.

The refusal to admit Mario Joseph is an insult to all who care about Haiti and its people.

Demonstration in Support of Alberto Durango and the Cleaners

A demonstration is to take place at the offices of UBS at 100, Liverpool Street, EC2, to protest against the actions of Lancaster (Rentokil).

Alberto Durango was sacked from Lancaster on 4th February 2010 for organising the workers and standing up for their rights. Alberto is a good friend of London RMT Bus Workers and they are asked to attend and give their support to him and the cleaners.

The cleaners are being pressured to agree to a cut in working hours with subsequent loss of pay while still being expected to do the same amount of work.

National Black & Ethnic Minority Members' Advisory Committee - who represents us?

The following members have been elected to represent the London Transport region on RMT's National Black & Ethnic Minority Members' Advisory Committee:

  • Clara Osagiede, Camden 3 branch
  • Snhesh Datta, Central Line West branch
  • Frank Murray, LU Engineering branch
  • Bobby Bennett, Finsbury Park branch
  • Carol Foster, TfL no.1 branch

Film show: Duke Vin and the Birth of Ska

RMT presents Private Screening @ Bernie Grant Arts Centre Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green N15 4RX (Nearest Tube: Seven Sisters)

DUKE VIN & THE BIRTH OF SKA (FREE ADMISSION - Registration Essential)

Email: rmt30november@googlemail.com Tel: 07538 650 286 (PLEASE leave your name + contact details)

A film inspired by the record shops and their unfair demise, whilst championing those like Daddy Vego, Duke Vin, Count Suckle, sound systems and other sources never ever forgotten.

This film has been designed to inspire. Educate. Note history!

Workshop: Writing Resolutions for RMT Equalities Conferences

Venue: Unity House

Within the next few months, RMT will hold conferences for young members, women members, black and ethnic minority members, and lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender members.

Members put issues on the agendas of these conferences by getting their branch to submit a resolution. But that can be a bit daunting, so the Regional Council is holding a workshop on how to write resolutions. We will discuss the issues that these groups of members face at work and in wider society, and learn the practicalities of putting it down on paper as a resolution.