LU's new COO has issued a bulletin claiming a bizzare reluctance to talk on the part of the TU's.
Bizarrely, this claim is made by a COO who has yet to utter a word to any officer or rep from any of the TUs.
Following two meetings at ACAS on Pay & Night-tube the outging COO did no more than restate their opening at Company Council two months ago - LU wants a fair, affordable and sustainable pay settlement.
Strike Ban Threat
The Tories have announced plans for more anti-union laws which could see public transport strikes effectively banned. Around 24% of the electorate voted for the Tories, yet they want 50% of workers to vote yes for a strike to go ahead. A rewriting of democracy which would be very difficult for any union to satisfy.
They'd also call for a minimum tube service to run at all times, restrict picketing, and reduce the time union reps get to defend members.
ALL RMT CLEANER MEMBERS
ISS/Interserve/AGS contracts
Special grades meeting on Wednesday June 10th
Blue Eyed Maid at 1500
Borough High St
London SE1
nearest station London Bridge/Borough
All members welcome, we want to hear your views and have your feedback on the disputes we have currently on LUL contracts.
The Council of Executive member and the Regional Organiser will be there to hear your views.
Questions and answers for fixed-term contract CSAs about the upcoming strike ballots
Q: What are RMT's upcoming ballots?
RMT is launching two ballots for industrial action. One ballot, which covers all grades of LU staff, is for industrial action in our campaign for a decent pay settlement and proper compensation for moving to 24-hour running ("Night Tube"). The other three Tube unions, ASLEF, TSSA, and Unite, will also be balloting their members on these issues and we are working towards coordinated action.
Download, print and distribute the latest edition of RMT London Calling.
RMT London Calling
news from the London Transport Regional Council
www.rmtlondoncalling.org.uk June 2015.
WHAT THE MAYORS NIGHT TUBE VANITY PROJECT MEANS TO US;
* DERISORY PAY OFFER & NO STRIKE DEAL
* INCREASED ANTI-SOCIAL HOURS
* WORK -LIFE BALANCE DETERIORATION
* RIPPING UP OF NEGOTIATED AGREEMENTS
MASSIVE INCREASE IN NIGHT TURNS
REDUCED MAINTENANCE TIME AVAILABLE
VOTE YES FOR STRIKE ACTION
Latest edition of RMT London Calling
Please download, print display and distribute around your work place.
Hard copies available from Unity House
Read about;
LU PAY: BOSSES’ OFFER AMOUNTS TO A CUT
Tories plan new anti strike laws
Every Job Still Matters
Fixed-term contract CSAs: Know your rights!
Latest advice on the review and appeal process for station staff relocation
Winning at Thales, strikes due on DLR
Night Tube provocation - local roster consultation
Justice for cleaners!
Roy Carey has recently stood down from the role of MATS Rep for Tfl No.1 & LU MATS Branch on 11th May 2015.
The Branch has elected DTSM Lorna Tooley in the interim
We would like to open this position for nominations (for MATS LU Operational grades only)
The nominee must be in attendance at the next meeting to be held on 8th June 5pm at The Crown Pub, 108 Blackfriars Roadd, London SE1 8HW
Please notify Branch Secretary Paul Rutland or Branch Chair Linda Wiles
All members who intend to appeal on the grounds that LUL have wrongly displaced them please send details to Paul Schindler at schindlerrmt@gmail.com
They can then be raised directly with the project managers if necessary.
This should be done as well as requesting a review.
Ode To A Scab
After God had finished the rattlesnake, the toad, and the vampire, He had some awful substance left with which He made a scab. A scab is a two-legged animal with a corkscrew soul, a waterlogged brain, and a combination backbone made of jelly and glue. Where others have hearts, he carries a tumor of rotten principles.
Petrit Mihaj v Sodexo
Support campaign to highlight treatment of RMT rep
Petrit Mihaj worked for global outsourcing giant Sodexo for 10 years, working in the catering department on Sodexo's contract with London Underground.
Following helping to organise the workforce, Petrit was subjected to disciplinary action and eventually was dismissed.
The union successfully brought tribunal claims on his behalf, establishing that Petrit had been unfairly dismissed for his trade union activities.