RMT calls for massive presence at TUC march and rally

The RMT National Executive is calling for a massive RMT presence on the 12th May in London demanding a new deal for all workers. Alongside all other unions in the TUC, RMT members will be demonstrating our opposition to the politics of austerity, demanding an end to low pay, cuts in jobs, public services and privatisation.

On 12 May 2018, thousands of people will march through London to demand a new deal for working people. Come and join us.

Read more on the TUC site here.

RMT accept offer following 'S04 grade, Earls Court Signallers' negotiations

Submitted by Admin on 10 May, 2018 - 01:13

Subject: PAY & CONDITIONS SO4 GRADE SIGNALLERS EARLS COURT LONDON UNDERGROUND

We note and adopt the report from our Southern Sub-Committee: “We note the final position & offer from the company and the recommendation advice from the Lead Officer and our Service Control Functional Council Representatives on the company’s offer following a consultation meeting with members.

Accordingly, we congratulate our negotiations team and instruct the General Secretary to write to London Underground informing the company of our acceptance of the offer”.

Referendum of DLR members to be held

Submitted by Admin on 10 May, 2018 - 01:08

We note the offer from the company and congratulate our Docklands Light Railway Branch on achieving it through negotiations.

We instruct the General Secretary to hold a referendum of all Members with a recommendation to accept the offer.

Members to be advised by email and text.

Docklands Light Railway Branch and the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.

Stations & Revenue Council News May 2018

Submitted by Admin on 10 May, 2018 - 00:45

Please download, distribute and share online Stations & Revenue Council News.

Reports are flooding in from across the combine of routine abuse of the Attendance At Work (AAW) policy.
Given these abuses, all local reps are strongly encouraged to appeal any LDI outcome other than “no further action”.Some classic lines to be on the lookout for when repping members at LDIs:

RMT Bakerloo News May 2018

Submitted by Admin on 10 May, 2018 - 00:12

RMT Bakerloo News is the newsletter for workers on the Bakerloo Line, produced by RMT activists.

In this edition:

  • Organise at work
  • New pay deal due in 2019. Have your say.
  • Defective equipment? Defective management!
  • Train prep: prepare to fight
  • Fight AAW abuses
  • Driver unfairly sacked, rules judge

Please distribute the newsletter in your workplace, and share it online.

RMT 'to launch a campaign to completely oppose' station admin staff cuts

Submitted by Admin on 5 May, 2018 - 02:32

REDUNDANCIES, STATION ADMIN STAFF – LONDON UNDERGROUND

We note the resolution from our East Ham Branch and the effect the admin staff reductions will have on our Members.

We instruct the General Secretary to arrange a meeting of all our senior IR Reps affected along with the Lead Officer; Senior Assistant General Secretary and NEC and
to launch a campaign to completely oppose these cuts.

London Underground Branches and the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.

Meeting to be held to discuss proposed train prep changes

Submitted by Admin on 5 May, 2018 - 02:29

TRAIN PREPARATION SCHEDULE – LONDON UNDERGROUND

We note the resolution from our East Ham Branch and the concerns held by them and many others regarding the company’s proposed move to extend the prep of train
units by our Fleet Train Maintainers from 24hrs to 96hrs!

We also note the upcoming joint Tier 2 meeting on 18 th May between our Fleet and Trains Health & Safety Reps with management.

Elizabeth Line safety concerns raised

Submitted by Admin on 5 May, 2018 - 02:25

STAFFING LEVELS AND WORKING PROCEDURES – ELIZABETH LINE / LUL STATIONS

We note the serious safety concerns in the resolution from our East Ham Branch; and instruct the General Secretary to call a meeting of H&S Reps from affected
lines/stations, the Lead Officer/Relief Lead Officer, Senior Assistant General Secretary and NEC.

Relevant branches and the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.

Respect for cleaners

Submitted by Admin on 5 May, 2018 - 02:21

CLEANING GRADES – MUTUAL RESPECT POLICY

We note the resolution from our East Ham Branch and instruct the General Secretary to launch a campaign of mutual respect between all grades with an emphasis on
cleaning grades in line with the resolution.

All London Transport Region Branches and the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.