Every Job Matters - Defending London Underground Jobs

EVERY JOB MATTERS – DEFENDING JOBS ON LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/5)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/224/15, 23^rd September 2015), the following resolution was recently received from our Hammersmith & City Branch:-

“This Branch is concerned how some station staff are being treated under the ‘Fit for the Future programme’. The members concerned are those who have medical restrictions due to a disability and who seem to be being singled out and moved without taking into account these restrictions.

RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AND NIGHT TUBE – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/0001)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/270/15, 5^th November 2015), the summary of the recent offer which was received from London Underground and communicated to all members last week, is also below for your information and attention.

Despite massive opposition from staff and passengers, London Underground has ploughed ahead with its closure programme. The attached spreadsheet, put together by an RMT activist indicates where ticket offices remain open, and their proposed closure dates. The information could be used to assist and encourage other activists to organise protests and activities to voice our opposition against these cuts. 

We will not accept a new framework unless it meets our concerns.

LU suggests all station staff will be asked to sign a new employment contract

Plus detailed report on key issues at Company Council Sub-Group

Please download and distribute. A black and whte version will also be posted here ASAP.

TRANSFER POLICY – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/16/2)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/124/15, 14th May 2015), the Lead Officer has discussed the legal findings with the Stations and Revenue Functional Council Secretary and advised that LUL’s proposals for the T&P have not changed and remain unacceptable. The Company still want to remove the right to nominate for promotion to grades for which a licence is held. They are also proposing to remove payment for Higher Grade Working until three consecutive shifts have been worked.

Read the latest Station and Revenue Functional Council newsletter for news on Fit for the Future, the 'Every Job Matters dispute' and the latest updates for tube staff working on stations.

Negotiations are developing on a daily basis so I will wait until we have a clearer position before producing aanother SFC News. However, I know reps and members want to know how talks are going so here are some recent developments:

Management have made widespread changes to their proposals on stations relating to both Night Tube and Fit for the Futre.
Your SFC reps and RMT officers are now taking part in further negotiations with LU in an effort to reach an acceptable way forward.
Please download the newsleter and distribute it in your area.

We note the report from our Lead Officer. LUL have suspended Night Tube and talks will resume at ACAS. This is due to the action and resolve of our members. We therefore instruct the General Secretary to suspend the industrial action planned for the 8th and 10th September, and advise London Underground.

We further instruct the General Secretary:-

• To give a full report of our progress in talks to the Rally of our members on 7th September
• To inform members by letter, text and e-mail of the reasons we have suspended the action, and invite them to the Rally on 7th September
  

Rates of Pay & Conditions of Service and Night Running – London Underground Every Job Matters – Defending Jobs on London Underground

Dear Colleague,

LONDON UNDERGROUND DISPUTES UPDATE

Rates of Pay & Conditions of Service and Night Running – London Underground
Every Job Matters – Defending Jobs on London Underground