MATS News - Newsletter for Managers & Admin in LU
Submitted by Lorna on 4 October, 2019 - 17:54
Please share the attached newsletter with your colleagues working in admin, management and non-operational roles in London Underground
Finsbury Park branch Night Tube lone working dispute update
Submitted by Admin on 4 October, 2019 - 14:00
Subject: LONE WORKING, NIGHT TUBE STAFF – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the report from the Lead Officer that the company have conceded all our issues of dispute.
We instruct the General Secretary to close the file and advise the company we are no longer in dispute.
Congratulations to our members, representatives, branches and the Lead Officer; and all are urged to remain vigilant.
Members to be advised by email & text.
Piccadilly Line West, Finsbury Park Branches & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.
Piccadilly Night Tube concerns
Submitted by Admin on 4 October, 2019 - 13:50
Subject: MEAL RELIEF POINT, ARNOS GROVE DEPOT – LONDON UNDERGOUND
We instruct the General Secretary to place an updated report back in front of this NEC; and to combine this file to create a new file: “ Night Tube Issues – Piccadilly Line.”
Piccadilly & District Line West, Finsbury Park branches & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.
Wilson James members win recognition agreement
Submitted by Admin on 4 October, 2019 - 13:47
Subject: RECOGNITION – WILSON JAMES
That we congratulate our members, DLR Branch and the Organisation Unit for securing this recognition agreement.
We instruct the General Secretary to advise the company of our acceptance, and render our members and reps all assistance.
Members to be advised by email & text.
Docklands Light Railway Branch & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.
RMT prepares to ballot over dismissal of CSA
Submitted by Admin on 1 October, 2019 - 16:42
Subject: DISMISSAL, MEMBER, CSA, PICCADILLY CIRCUS AREA – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the resolution and share the concerns of our Bakerloo Line Branch around the arbitrary discounting of evidence and severity of sanction in comparison to
similar cases.
We therefore instruct the General Secretary to pursue the following course of defensive actions should our member’s coming appeal not result in his reinstatement; in line with the resolution:
RMT congratulates members on 3.4% pay rise offer
Submitted by Admin on 1 October, 2019 - 16:25
Subject: RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE – ISS (KAD SECURITY CONTRACT)
That we note the report on file, and that our workplace representative has consulted the members and the Lead Officer recommends acceptance of the offer which constitutes a
3.4% rise in pay across various grades.
We congratulate our members, representatives, DLR Branch, Lead Officer and Ray Shackleton for obtaining this deal.
We instruct the General Secretary to advise the company of our acceptance.
Members to be advised by email & text.
Central Line RMT reps secures drivers above 'minimum numbers agreement'
Submitted by Admin on 1 October, 2019 - 16:22
Subject: BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, CENTRAL LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the meeting with Drivers Local and Functional Representatives took place, and that it was reported that:
- An extra 20 surplus requirements positions have been allocated to ease staffing issues.
- A guarantee of a minimum 15 extra surplus requirements positions to the 2009 agreement will be maintained by the company.
It was reported that progress made at talks is taking a while to filter down due to resistance from local management.
Victoria Line dispute discussions continue
Submitted by Admin on 1 October, 2019 - 16:19Subject: BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, VICTORIA LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the meeting with Drivers Local and Functional Representatives took place, and that discussions are ongoing with local meetings with the company.
It was agreed that members of the Trains Functional Council will also continue to address this matter with the company, and report on progress to the Lead Officer in
early October.
We instruct the General Secretary to place an updated report in front of this NEC.
Reminder of RMT position on LUL Attendance Policy to be sent out
Submitted by Admin on 1 October, 2019 - 16:18
Subject: ATTENDANCE AT WORK PROCEDURE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the resolution from our TfL No1 & LUL MATS Grades Branch; and instruct the General Secretary to issue an urgent yellow RMT circular reminding all applicable London Underground staff of the RMT position regarding the LUL Attendance at Work policy.
Also restating previously issued advice relating to associated LUL paperwork that staff may be asked to sign.
TfL No1 & LUL MATS Grades Branch & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.
Bakerloo News October 2019
Submitted by Admin on 30 September, 2019 - 17:55
Bakerloo News is the newsletter for Bakerloo Line workers and is produced by RMT activists.
Please download the attached document to read it and share it online or print it out and distribute it in your Bakerloo Line workplace.