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The CSM2 job is now is seriously under threat as a result of some LU Area Managers lobbying hard behind the scenes for its abolition. RMT knows the CSM2 grade doesn't work - but not for the reasons being touted by managers. One idea being seriously canvassed is the merging of adjacent CSM2-type areas, with stations to be run by a CSS in exactly the same way as an SS2 used to until LU stupidly abolished SS grades to drive down pay, and this would likely be a CSS2; there are usually no Ops Rooms.

Dean, an RMT member of many years has been unfairly sacked following an incident in White City depot. The RMT strongly believes that this dismissal is unfair and unproportional to the incident.  Please read the attached poster for more information.

Ballot papers in two separate disputes on London Underground will be arriving with members this week with voting closing on Tuesday 15th November.

Bakerloo News is the newsletter for members of the RMT's Bakerloo branch. In this edition:

• New ballot for action on stations: Fight back against cuts
• Why drivers should support the dispute on stations
• Elections for 2017
• Cleaners’ News

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RMT Upfront is the newsletter for drivers on London Underground, produced by RMT driver activists and reps.

In this edition:

• Tube bosses confirm driverless train testing has taken place
• Happy New Year to Night Tube drivers
• RMT demands end of cuts following North Greenwich bomb incident
• District and H&C Line dispute over Boxing day and NYE working
• Piccadilly Line Ballot 
• Night Tube & Trains Grades meetings

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A ballot for strike action of drivers on the Piccadilly Line is being prepared. The dispute involves issues over breach of procedure, mistreatment of a line representatives, unfair disciplinary action and issues surrounding safety and training.

Read the latest Piccadilly Line newsletter for all the latest news for drivers on the line.

Following a number of reports of London Underground carrying out trials of ‘driverless’ trains into and out of Willesden Green sidings on the Jubilee line, the Trains Health & Safety Council formally asked LUL at director level if the reports were correct. LUL confirmed that they have been testing technology that would allow trains to move in and out of sidings without a Train Operator on the train.

Today (Thursdsy, 27th October) senior RMT Health and safety reps from both LUL and Tubelines and myself attended a special Health and safety forum (summit) called after last week's security incident at North Greenwich.

Directors of LUL and senior management as well as the chief Inspector of B.T.Police were in attendance. We were updated on the incident and other security matters. It was stated to us that the level of threat remains Severe, unchanged since August 2014.