This employment tribunal decision which states 'release for health and safety reps cannot be refused for operational reasons' is an excellent victory for the RMT and the wider trade union movement.
You can read the decision which is attached to this article.
Subject: EXTENDED TRAIN PREPARATION SCHEDULE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That this NEC congratulates the steadfast resolve and industrial strength of our Fleet members, representatives, activists, our LU Fleet Branch which has enabled our Negotiations Team, the Lead Officer & Senior Assistant General Secretary to secure the complete withdrawal of all the company’s proposals to extend train preparation ahead of the 3 day strike set to begin 7am this coming Friday morning.
Subject: PAY, TERMS & CONDITIONS, PROTECTION STAFF – MORSON & CLESHAR
That we note the legal advice on file, and instruct the General Secretary to place a report back in front of this NEC.
Bob Crow Branch and the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.
TUBE UNION RMT has announced a stunning victory for militant trade unionism, and has suspended strike action involving over a thousand tube fleet staff due to start on Friday, after London Underground confirmed that it is withdrawing all proposed cuts to train inspection and preparation – the issue at the heart of the dispute.
RMT Upgrades News has all the latest information about the 4LM project and S Stock issues. Please click the link to read the newsletter. You can then share this story online or print the newsletter out and distribute it in your depot.
In this edition:
RMT demand management honour ATO training commitments
Traction Brake Controllers
New Signalling Interface Display software
New Master Control Switch
Customer Info System
Train Control Management System Human Machine Interface
Important demonstration at City Hall against London Underground safety-critical cuts to fleet preparation schedules - 09:00 Thursday 16th May
Dear colleague,
As an RMT London Underground member, you'll most likely be aware that your colleagues in London Underground maintenance and engineering recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in relation to proposed safety critical cuts.
Subject: RATES OF PAY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE, CLEANERS – ABM (LU CONTRACT)
That we note the resolution from the London Transport Regional Council regarding the impoverisation of our cleaner members by ABM using their super-exploitation model of employment, presided over by London Underground, TfL and the London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Here is the latest edition of RMT MATS News - LU Pay Claim, Transformation, Admin issues. Please share with other members
Please find attached the latest East Ham RMT Newsletter. Please share with members.
Issues including: Pay, Elections and Verbal Abuse
The Bakerloo Line branch of the RMT has called for radical socialist policies to confront climate change. The branch discussed the issue in the context of a growing movement of direct-action activity around climate change, including some in and around London Underground workplaces, and passed a resolution. We publish the text of the resolution below, as part of ongoing efforts to build dialogue and solidarity between trade unions and the radical climate movement.