RMT to take Lillie Bridge depot fight to the Mayor

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 24 May, 2016 - 11:58

The  matter of the planned closure of Lillie Bridge Depot and provision of appropriate an alternative location must be raised with the New London Mayor Sadiq Khan as and when proposed talks between the Mayor and the RMT take place
Beginning this year notice has been given to our departments Track Delivery Unit, Maintenance Infrastructure Services, Track Manufacturing Department, Material Management Department (Stores), Transplant, Fleet Maintenance, District Line Trains and Plant Services at Lillie Bridge Depot that we are required to vacate the depot by 2019.

Ballot due over 'Fleet core working agreement' breach

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 24 May, 2016 - 11:56

The failure to agree over S-Stock Shoe Gear Replacements and Breaches of the Fleet Core Work Agreement. Following some further discussions with the Company, a report was received from the Lead Officer and the National Executive Committee has now taken the decision to inform LUL that we are in dispute and will be balloting members for strike action and action short of a strike.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS – INTERSERVE (LUL CONTRACT) & CLEANERS DEMO AT CITY HALL JUNE 23 @ 0900

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 24 May, 2016 - 11:53

A copy of a new contract that Interserve intend to introduce for staff on its LUL contract has recently been received and an initial consultation process has commenced. To date, one meeting has taken place with the Company and the Lead Officer has already had cause to write to Interserve to insist that there is no implementation until the consultation process has concluded. The Union will continue to monitor this situation.
The RMT are to hold a demo to bring the wider issues of cleaners on LUL straight to the Mayors. doorstep

June 23 0900 City Hall

Night Tube to start August 19 ?

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 24 May, 2016 - 11:45

Following the announcement of the start of Night Tube, General Secretary Mick Cash said; “There are major unresolved issues in relation to the Tube Lines engineering workforce and it is imperative that the company now moves quickly to address the points at the core of that dispute and reaches a proper negotiated settlement with the union that doesn’t leave that essential group of workers disadvantaged on conditions and pensions.

Common sense prevails as Glen Hart returns to his job

Submitted by Admin on 20 May, 2016 - 14:53

Dear RMT members

I am pleased to advise you that we have some good news with regards to Brother Glen Hart. I have received a letter from LUL that Gllen, myself and NEC member John Reid are happy with.

Shortly Glen will be able to return to his normal duties in his job at work.

This is great news for Glen, the union and all of us. Justice and common sense has prevailed.

Thanks and in solidarity

John Leach
RMT Regional Organiser
London Transport region 11

Stations Locations: Preferencing and Filling the Gaps

Submitted by Jared on 20 May, 2016 - 10:23
There is still a lot of confusion about the current “filling the gaps” and preferencing exercises.
 
Preferencing and filling gaps should be seen as two separate processes.
 
Filling Gaps: This is just LU running the Fit for the Future location computer to see if any staff who are OE or covering down can be moved into a substantive position.
They may also move a CSM1 who is covering down at CSS into a temporary CSM2 location.

RMT insist Interserve doesn't implement new contract whilst consultation continues

Submitted by Admin on 19 May, 2016 - 23:04

JOB DESCRIPTIONS – INTERSERVE (LUL CONTRACT) (LUL/14/1)

A copy of a new contract that Interserve intend to introduce for staff on its LUL contract has recently been received and an initial consultation process has commenced. To date, one meeting has taken place with the Company and the Lead Officer has already had cause to write to Interserve to insist that there is no implementation until the consultation process has concluded. The Union will continue to monitor this situation and I will keep Branches advised of all further developments.