What is a National Executive Committee decision?

This article is an 'executive decision' which has been written by the RMT National Executive Committee. The National Executive is the union's governing body in between AGMs. Its decisions set out what the union will do on a particular issue.

These decisions can often be brief, and may be one of several passed over a period of time. To get a better understanding or find out more information about what the RMT is doing, speak to your rep or attend your branch or Regional Council meeting.

Dispute May Be Necesary Over London Undergrounds Use Of PMAs In Disciplinary Procedures

We note the resolution from our London Transport Regional Council, and share its concern at London
Underground’s continuing use of ‘People Management Advice specialists’ (PMAs) in the disciplinary
process, to the detriment of our members’ right to a just process.

As requested, we instruct the General Secretary to write to London Underground Ltd demanding a full and
open investigation into the conduct of PMAs, to establish:

  • proof of the PMAs’ role
  • verification of PMAs’ credentials
  • periodic assurance and assessment of PMAs’ code of conduct and that pending the investigation, PMAs do not:
  • attend case conferences
  • engage or participate in any grievance procedures
  • mediate or form an opinion on employees.

Noting LUL’s unsatisfactory and disingenuous response to our previous correspondence on this matter, we
further instruct the General Secretary to:

  • obtain an up-to-date report on the events referred to in the resolution
  • progress this issue through the machinery of negotiation up to and including declaring a dispute on
    this issue if necessary
  • obtain a report on whether London Underground’s practice meets ACAS standards
  • contact the other trade unions on London Underground requesting their support and co-operation on
    this matter.

    We further instruct the General Secretary to obtain an up-to-date report on the progress of London
    Underground’s review of its disciplinary and grievance procedure.

    Developments to be placed in front of us. London Transport Regional Council and branches to be advised.

  • What is a National Executive Committee decision?

    This article is an 'executive decision' which has been written by the RMT National Executive Committee. The National Executive is the union's governing body in between AGMs. Its decisions set out what the union will do on a particular issue.

    These decisions can often be brief, and may be one of several passed over a period of time. To get a better understanding or find out more information about what the RMT is doing, speak to your rep or attend your branch or Regional Council meeting.