Fair Transport Europe: Brussels Demonstration 27 March 2019
RMT is joining forces with transport unions from across Europe on 27 March 2019 in Brussels for the culmination of the Fair Transport Europe campaign.
London Underground Announce Plans for Huge Job Cuts
Submitted by Lorna on 26 March, 2019 - 22:39
London Underground announced plans today (Tuesday 26th March) to cut over 100 jobs in their latest round of 'Transformation'. These cuts are being made in multiple areas including, Track Access, Trainers, LUCC, Power and Waste Services.
Central Line ballot result smashes anti union laws and demonstrates resolve to bring LU back in-line!
Submitted by Admin on 26 March, 2019 - 18:56
Subject: BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, CENTRAL LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
We note that the ballot results are as follows:
Hainault Depot
The result for strike action is as follows:-
Number of members balloted: 35
Total votes cast 19 (54.3%)
Number voting “Yes” 19 (54.3%)
Number voting “No” 0
Spoilt Papers 0
The 40% and 50% thresholds were both met.
Stratford Depot News March 2019
Submitted by Admin on 22 March, 2019 - 15:44
Stratford Depot News is the newsletter for train operators at Stratford depot, produced by RMT actrivists.
In this edition:
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There’s nothing to see here, so carry on driver! TOD rule changes unacceptable
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Disciplined for an accident on duty
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Pay update
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HOT Process Issues
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Staff assaults rise
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Warnings thrown out
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Jubilee South branch meeting 10th of April at 4pm
More Transformation Announced
Submitted by Lorna on 22 March, 2019 - 11:49
On Monday 18th March, RMT reps from several Functional Councils (MATS, Service Control, Engineering, Fleet) were told that plans for further reorganisation on London Underground would begin on Monday 25th March. We were not given any further information until yesterday (21st March) when we were invited to attend a large number of staff briefings in different areas of the company.
East Ham Branch Demands Action Against Violence
Submitted by Lorna on 22 March, 2019 - 11:42
Following a recent spike in violent crimes on trains and stations at the East End of the District and Hammersmith &City Lines, East Ham Branch called an emergency meeting, where we passed the following resolution:
Harvinder Billing must be re-instated!
Submitted by Admin on 21 March, 2019 - 14:42
Subject: DISMISSAL, HARVINDER BILLING, CSA2, HEATHROW –LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the views of yesterday’s reps meeting regarding the dismissal by the company of Bro Harvinder for allegedly not carrying out procedure around ticket office accounting, when the cash handling devices are riven with faults; and resulting discrepancies in accounting are rife as a result but that no adequate training exists for addressing these instances.
RMT tells LU: do not discipline Sister Kyei-Donokoh or we will be in dispute
Submitted by Admin on 21 March, 2019 - 12:23
"if any disciplinary sanction whatsoever is given to sister Kyei-Donokoh at her CDI outcome tomorrow a dispute will exist"
Subject: DISCIPLINARY. S. KYEI-DONKOH, CSA, PICCADILLY CIRCUS – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the decision of Yesterday’s reps meeting regarding the appalling treatment by the company of sister Sophie Kyei-Donokoh, who after being abused by
a repeat offending member of the public, has been put through a sham of the disciplinary procedure on a Gross Misconduct charge by the company.
Labour Research Department Publication: Tackling Bullying and Harassment at Work
Submitted by jubileesc on 21 March, 2019 - 12:00
Please see the attached Labour Research Department Publication: Tackling Bullying and Harassment at Work.
International Day for Political Prisoners
Please see the attached flyer for 'International Day for Political Prisoners.' This will take place on Friday 12th April.