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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.

Report to RMT Women's Conference 2016: ETF Women's Committee

Submitted by Janine on 19 March, 2016 - 11:59

WHAT IS THE ETF?

The European Transport Workers’ Federation, linking transport trade unions across Europe. RMT is one of several UK affiliates.

Its Women’s Committee includes nominees from various countries and sectors. I am a member of the Committee for the term 2013-2017.

 

PRIORITY CAMPAIGN 1 – VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TRANSPORT WORKERS

Despite having no funding for this campaign, we have been able to take a couple of useful initiatives:

UNION REP VACANCIES

Submitted by jubileesc on 1 March, 2016 - 10:29

Vacancies currently exist for the following positions:

Industrial Rep-Harrow Train Crew Depot (Train-side)

Health and Safety Rep-Willesden Green (Station-Side)

If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please contact the Branch Secretary or attend the next branch meeting on Wednesday 23rd March.

Please note that the Health and Safety position which was being advertised for Neasden Train Crew Depot (Trainside) has now been filled.