Workshop fixed term contract ballot results 'smash' Tory anti strike laws

Submitted by Admin on 10 July, 2017 - 13:26

FIXED TERMS CONTRACTS, WORKSHOP STAFF, PICCADILLY LINE – TUBE LINES (LUL/13/2)

Further to my circular IR/247/17 14th June 2017, the result of the ballot of our members has been received from the independent scrutineer and was considered by the National Executive Committee at the end of last week. The result is as follows: -

 

Are you prepared to take strike action?

Number of individuals who were entitled to vote in the ballot:        144              

Cubic pay rise offer accepted

Submitted by Admin on 10 July, 2017 - 10:27

RATES OF PAY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2017 – CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

The NEC has considered a report from the lead officer outlining a 2.75% no-strings pay offer for our members working for Cubic Transportation. Having considered the views of our affected members via their reps this proposal has now been accepted by the NEC. I have informed the company of our acceptance of their proposals.  

RMT calls poor air quality on Tube 'a scandal'

Submitted by Admin on 10 July, 2017 - 02:26

The RMT has responded to a story in The Sunday Times on the poor air quality on the Tube.

General Secretary Mick Cash said;

"RMT has been raising issues of major concern over the contents of air for a long time . The response given to the Sunday Times is what the union has been fobbed off with before . It is simply not good enough to say it's different because it's underground.

Rmt demands immediate action as Tube workers denied drinking water in appalling heat.

Submitted by Admin on 8 July, 2017 - 16:52

RMT members employed as Train Drivers, Station staff, Track workers,Train Maintaince and other front line staff have been told by LUL that they will no longer be provided with decent drinking water whilst they at work. Instead, the normal standalone drinking water units are being stripped out in a cost cutting exercise.

RMT members are being told do take a mug of water off the tap, warm water which hasn't even been tested as fit for human consumption.

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;

Fit for the Future 325 Jobs Proposal: Reps Meeting 12 July

Submitted by Jared on 5 July, 2017 - 09:54

 

 

To all LUL Stations Industrial and H&S Representatives

 

FIT FOR THE FUTURE STATIONS UPDATE

 

Please be advised that management have agreed your release for attendance at a meeting of all Stations Reps for a FFtF Stations Update. .

The meeting will take place in the Boardroom, Unity House on Wednesday 12th July 2017 at 11:00 hours.

The report will be given by myself and your Stations Functional Council Representatives.

RMT branches to discuss affiliation to Labour Party

Submitted by Admin on 29 June, 2017 - 21:59

RMT AGM agrees to consultation with Branches and Regions on question of Labour Party affiliation.

General Secretary Mick Cash said;

"In light of the changes to the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership RMT's AGM has decided that the time is right to undertake a consultation with our members on the issue of Labour Party affiliation ‎with a report back to a Special General Meeting.

London Bridge 3 dispute update

Submitted by Admin on 29 June, 2017 - 01:46

DISCIPLINARY, L. CORNELL, S. SOUISSI & D. SHARP – LONDON BRIDGE – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/4/4)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/247/17, 14th June 2017), following a meeting with the Lead Officer, Reps and Branch Officials yesterday, the National Executive Committee has taken the decision to suspend the industrial action short of a strike at London Bridge however, we remain in dispute and will continue to support our three members through all means possible.