Meetings and events

Transport for London Cuts Protest at Greater London Assembly

From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow

Dear Colleagues,

Transport for London cuts –

Protest at Greater London Assembly at 9am on Wednesday 17 July
Transport for London is planning hundreds of job losses and extensive changes to contracts affecting workers on the Tube and on London Overground.

The details are currently unclear but as we know, TfL have already announced their intention to introduce Driver Only Operation throughout the whole LOROL network. Cuts are unacceptable, and we are pressing for TfL to halt its plans and to engage with us now.

TUC LGBT Conference 2013 - RMT delegates report

Submitted by rmtlondon on 8 July, 2013 - 23:42

Delegates to this year’s 2-day TUC lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Conference 2013 (27th/28th June) discussed a wide range of issues including homophobic hate crime, International LGBT rights, resisting the government’s austerity policy, solidarity for transgender workers, homophobia in sport, and young homeless LGBT people. The conference was well attended, with over 200 delegates. 4 RMT delegates attended the conference, plus a retired RMT member observer.

Both RMT motions sent to this year’s conference carried unanimous.

John Kennedy's Olympic Runathon

Submitted by rmtlondon on 6 July, 2013 - 02:31

John will be running the 'National Lottery Anniversary Run' on 21st July 2013 in aid of the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund. The 5 mile course will traverse the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park before reaching a thrilling conclusion on the track inside the Stadium.

You can sponsor John here. Funds will go to the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund. Please add to the 'seller instruction' that you are sponsoring John Kennedy.

Underground Celtic Supporters Club Raffle

Submitted by rmtlondon on 5 July, 2013 - 19:40

The 'Underground Celtic Supporters Club' is offering two fantastic prizes for a raffle in support of the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund.

You could win:

  • A FIRST EDITION - MINT CONDITION Celtic v Inter Milan 1967 European Cup Final programme.
  • A pair of Gary Hooper's football boots tailor made, personally signed and with Gary's own personalised "Hoops 88" logo.

    Read more to see how.

    • Boris Johson Flash Mobbed By Save Earl's Court Campaigners

    Submitted by rmtlondon on 30 June, 2013 - 01:26

    From Anabela Hardwick of Save Earl's Court campaign

    Here is a round up of the Save Earl's Court campaign's eventful morning at City Hall on Tuesday this week. We gathered at 10AM for photographs and Darren Johnson (Green), Nicky Gavron (Labour) and Stephen Knight (Lib Dem) all spoke about why stopping the demolitions is so important.

    Then suddenly someone noticed that Boris Johnson was speaking to the press on the small piece of lawn by the side of the Assembly.

    So we all ran, placards and banners in hand and flash mobbed him, interrupting his press call.

    Win a trip to New York for two people and raise funds for the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund!

    Submitted by Joffe on 28 June, 2013 - 12:52

    This prize has now been won. Thank you to everybody who entered.

    You could win a trip to New York for 2 People - buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a 3 day trip for 2 people to New York with hotel and flights included and help the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund reach its target! The raffle will be held in the evening on Thursday 27th of June following the RMT Annual General Meeting.

    For your chance to win this fantastic prize, buy tickets via the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund Paypal Account button below and comment that they are for the 'New York Raffle,' and add your email address. We will reply with your raffle ticket numbers. All proceeds will go to the Fund.

    Please note - we will stop selling online raffle tickets at 12:00 hours on Thursday 27th of June 2013. When buying raffle tickets via PayPal please remember to state 'New York Raffle' and your email address. RMT General Secretary Bob Crow will pick a winner at random. The winning ticket number will be posted on our websites.

    30 Mile Walkathon in Support Of Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund

    In support of the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund; Paul Bowman is doing a sponsored walk from his home in Tonbridge to his old workplace depot and spiritual home - Elephant & Castle. Paul is walking from home: a total of 29 miles.

    The general route will be along existing roads but he will also take a few footpath shortcuts, mainly between Sevenoaks and Bromley. Paul will walk through Tonbridge, Hildenborough, Sevenoaks, Dunton Green, Knockholt, Farnborough, Bromley, Downham, Catford, Brockley, Nunhead, Old Kent Road, then Elephant & Castle.

    Stevie 'Dynamite' Duncan Boxing Match

    Are you in London Thursday 27th of June?

    Steve DYNAMITE Duncan' is in a boxing match and proceeds from the sale of tickets will go to the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund.

    There will also be a raffle to raise money.

    ****Please message us on our Facebook Page - link below - to buy tickets and a share will go to the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund****

    It will be at the Boston Arms, 178 Junction road, Tufnell Park, London, N19

    To find out more about the Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund have a look here and like our Facebook Page by clicking below.

    TAXIS Lobby Of Parliament

    From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow

    The Law Commission is currently reviewing all legislation relating to taxi and private hire vehicles. Whilst this review, which officials claim is designed to simplify the legislation, could potentially deregulate the industry and as such is a threat to members’ livelihoods, it also presents us with a number of opportunities.

    The interim statement of the Law Commission does not commit to legally defining plying for hire, however, it does acknowledge that a two-tier system must remain in place.