Jubilee South branch passes motion against Boris Johnson's no deal Brexit plan

Submitted by Admin on 28 August, 2019 - 23:39

Jubilee South branch has passed a motion following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to prorogue parliament in order to stifle action by MPs to attempt to block a no deal Brexit.

The motion

This branch notes Boris Johnson’s attempt to suspend Parliament, with royal assent, in order to force through a no-deal Brexit.

This branch believes that such a no-deal Brexit will have a significantly detrimental impact on our members’ lives, especially our migrant members.

Mick Cash elected as RMT General Secretary for second term

Submitted by Admin on 28 August, 2019 - 13:10

Business as usual following re-election of Mick Cash as RMT steps up fight on all fronts

MICK CASH, re-elected as General Secretary of specialist transport union RMT last night for a further five year term, said that it is business as usual today as the union unites and steps up the fight for workplace justice in a wide range of ongoing dispute.

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;

RMT Upfront: Track noise ballot poster

Submitted by Admin on 27 August, 2019 - 17:33
track noise ballot poster
  • Please display this poster in depots on the  Jubilee, Central, Northern and Victoria Lines.

The RMT union has now begun balloting all Train Operators, Night Tube Train Operators and Instruct Operators on the Jubilee, Central, Northern and Victoria Lines. We are balloting for action short of a strike to drive in manual mode at an appropriate reduced speed to mitigate the creation of excessive noise and to alleviate the distraction, discomfort and anxiety caused in the affected areas. 

 

Mace Macro recognition agreement accepted

Submitted by Admin on 23 August, 2019 - 03:18

RECOGNITION AGREEMENT – MACE MACRO

That we note the report from the Lead Officer and welcome Mace Macro’s voluntary offer of recognition for our members in their company.

We commend our Docklands Light Railway Branch member Bro Hong along with Bro Marshall (Org Unit) for securing this recognition, and Sister Rassid, Sister Ibobo and Bro Riberio for their assistance and stepping forward to become workplace representatives.

We instruct the General Secretary to advise the company of our acceptance of the recognition agreements.

Update on driver's cab security

Submitted by Admin on 23 August, 2019 - 03:13

Subject: LUL SECURITY DRIVER’S CABS

That we note the report from our Lead Officer and commend our Train Safety Council on the progress made so far on this serious matter.

We instruct the General Secretary to place an updated report back in front of the NEC upon any significant developments and/or prior to the November 2019 implementation date.

Members to be advised by email & text.

All operational LUL branches & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.