We note the correspondence from Transport for London and the report from our Regional Organiser. We instruct the General Secretary to obtain and place in front of us confirmation as to whether this new ‘consistent application’ of long service and retirement awards causes detriment to any of our members, and whether the sums of money involved have kept pace with the cost of living.

The union supports consistent application of policies across TfL, so long as this is on the basis of levelling-up of benefits to our members.

We further note that Transport for London appears to have simply announced this policy change to us, rather than consulting us during the development of the policy. We instruct the General Secretary to write to TfL expressing our objection to this and insisting that this union be consulted from an early stage on any policy changes, pointing out the assurance given by London Underground Ltd’s Managing Director on 18 February that this will happen.

London Transport Regional Council and branches to be advised.