May Day March and celebration - May 1st 2016
Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 27 April, 2016 - 17:32
RMT London Transport Region
Assemble Clerkenwell Green 1130
RMT LT Region social event
Silver Cross Whitehall from 1500
Blogs
London Transport Regional Council -28 April 1630 12 Pins Finsbury Park
Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 27 April, 2016 - 17:20
LT Regional Council 28 April 1630
London Transport Regional Council 12 Pins Finsbury Park 1630 28 April
http://www.yelp.co.uk/map/the-twelve-pins-london
Reports from Regional Organiser John Leach
He's my brother - RIP Leon Brumant
Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 27 April, 2016 - 17:03
The tragic death of Leon on Friday April 22 has shocked and saddened all of his friends and comrades in the RMT.
Here are a few thoughts and words from RMT members
There is a Facebook page dedicated to tributes to Leon and a page for donations.
https://www.facebook.com/Leon-Brumant-Memorial-Page-1593897454260338/
https://www.gofundme.com/2dzqfs5z
He's my brother - RIP Leon Brumant
Union Rep Situation Following 'Fit For The Future-Stations.'
Submitted by jubileesc on 26 April, 2016 - 14:28
Please note that any Reps who have been affected by a move under the 'Fit for the Future' will be expected to fulfill their current role until the end of this term even if they have moved locations. A 're-shuffle' of Reps (where required) will take place at the annual Rep's Elections at the end of the year.
Union Learning Rep Vacancy - Metropolitan South
Submitted by jubileesc on 26 April, 2016 - 14:20A vacancy currently exists for a Union Learning Rep for the Metropolitan Line (South). This position is open to ALL grades. If you are interested please contact your local rep or the Neasden Branch Secretary. Nominations will be accepted at the next branch meeting.
Leon Brumant - Message from RMT Young Members
Submitted by Lorna on 23 April, 2016 - 06:42On behalf of RMT Young Members, I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of Leon Brumant.
Solidarity message to junior doctors from RMT London Transport Regional Council
Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 21 April, 2016 - 13:52
The RMT London Transport Regional Council sends its full solidarity and support to junior doctors, student nurses, Aramark cleaners, and all NHS workers in struggle.
March to support the junior doctors -26April
Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 21 April, 2016 - 13:49
MARCH TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE JUNIOR DOCTORS
Assemble 5pm on Tuesday 26 April at
St Thomas’ Hospital
March to the Department of Health
On 26/27 April, junior doctors will be striking again to stop the Government imposing an unsafe contract.
Report: ETF Women's Mid-Term Conference and Committee meeting, Bucharest, 12-13 April
Submitted by Janine on 17 April, 2016 - 18:24
INTRODUCTION/CONTEXT
- The opening address stressed the importance of women workers organising in a male-dominated industry and the context of women's struggles in a time of austerity and terrorism.
- There was a minute’s silence for the victims of terror attacks.
Women, workers and women workers on the Bucharest Metro
Submitted by Janine on 17 April, 2016 - 17:41
What is working life like for women (and men) on the Bucharest Metro? How does it compare to our situation on London Underground? In Bucharest with the ETF Women's Committee, I spoke with Metro workers and gathered some facts …