RMT official circulars

Circulars from RMT head office about issues in our region

COVID 19 - Share Your Story

Dear colleague,

Covid-19 Public Inquiry - How you can help get Transport Workers voices heard

Share your story of working in the pandemic with 'Every Story Matters':

https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/every-story-matters/

The Covid-19 Public Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK's response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future. The Inquiry has been in session since July 2022 and will continue to the end of this year.

PWT/SPC payment parity ballot update

PWT/SPC PAYMENT PARITY - LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/10/2)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/055/25, 7th February 2025), I advised the Company of the dispute situation due to the disparity which currently exists between members in former Tubelines areas, who receive a higher rate of pay to provide protection on track or to act as site person in change compared to ex-Metronet members.

Ballot papers were posted to all LUL Track, Signals and Systems members on Monday 3rd March and the ballot closes on Tuesday 25th March 2025

Eddie Dempsey Becomes New RMT General Secretary

Transport union RMT, today confirmed that Eddie Dempsey has been elected unopposed as the union’s new General Secretary.

He previously served as RMT’s Senior Assistant General Secretary,  and will take over from Mick Lynch tomorrow (Friday 7 March.)

Mr Dempsey has been a leading figure in the union’s campaigns for fair pay, job security, and better conditions for transport and maritime workers.

He has pledged to continue RMT’s tradition of industrial strength and tough negotiation to protect members’ interests.

Branch submissions for LUL Pay Claim 2025

Dear Colleagues,

RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2025 - LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/0001)

Several branches have submitted resolutions for the consideration of the National Executive Committee with regards to the 2025 pay negotiations, the details of which are as follows:

 

Bakerloo Line Branch

“This branch notes that LUL pay and conditions will be up for renegotiation in April 2025.

Boxing Day Payments dispute update

strike flag

19th December 2024

Dear Colleagues,

BOXING DAY PAYMENTS, SERVICE CONTROL STAFF - LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/7/2)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/371/24, 13th December 2024), talks have taken place with the Company and the Lead Officer has received written confirmation and commitments from the Company that further talks will take place with a view to agreeing a resolution to this matter.