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RMT London Transport Region Statement on Muswell Hill Islamic Center Fire

Submitted by rmtlondon on 6 June, 2013 - 02:57

Today’s attack on the Islamic centre in Muswell Hill was a barbaric act calculated to whip up division in the community. The London Transport Region of the RMT wholeheartedly condemns the attack on the centre and offers its full solidarity and support to the community which it serves. We call upon the trade union movement in London to lead a campaign of support and solidarity with the local Muslim community.

RMT London Calling Newsletter November 2012

Submitted by Admin on 25 October, 2012 - 02:14

By John Reid, London transport Regional Council Secretary

Workers United Against Racism

The London Olympics was a resounding success thanks to the role of different sections of workers who delivered the Games.

London Underground staff worked around the clock to provide an excellent service for the million extra passengers a day. People from all over the world, able bodied and disabled, expressed their delight that stations were staffed by knowledgeable staff. Behind the scenes our engineers and service controllers kept the service running like clockwork while our drivers delivered passengers swiftly and safely to their destinations.

RMT Concerned Over London Underground's Apparent Assistance To English Defense League Demonstrators Travel

Submitted by Admin on 12 October, 2012 - 22:29

We note the resolution from our London Transport Regional Council and share its opposition to the English Defence League (EDL) and its concern over London Underground’s apparent assistance to EDL demonstrators.

We refer this matter to our Political, Transport Policy and Liberation Sub-committee for examination and report.

RMT Vows To Oppose EDL March Through Walthamstow And Builds On Anti-Racism Campaigning

Submitted by Admin on 3 October, 2012 - 02:17

A letter from London Transport Regional Council's Secretary John Reid, to all members

The racist EDL is threatening to march through the streets of Walthamstow on Saturday the 27th October. They were stopped in September and we vow to stop them again in October and whenever they rear their ugly heads.

The EDL claims to be non-racist and non-fascist, yet their numbers are made up of many of the same people who have previously been in the ranks of fascist and racist organisations.

Stratford No 1 Branch Minutes June 2012

Submitted by rmtlondon on 14 August, 2012 - 01:52

Branch Secretary: Terry O’Neill. Branch Chairperson: Adrian Finney ,

Branch Minutes: Thursday June 14th 2012
Attendees: A Finney, T O’Neill, Allan Thomson, Julia Latona, M Mujahid,P Penny,L Kanzaria, A Saint,D
millhouse, Gary Carney, Amanda Carney,Gary Weston, Julia Latona, Jarred Wood, Dave Pittman, Ricky
Thorne, , Will Reid, Ash Malik, M Mujahid, Nigel Eivers,Steve Hedley, Mark Harding.