Unite Bus workers - message of support from RMT LTRC

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 3 February, 2015 - 09:19

Support for the Bus Workers taking strike action

The RMT London Regional Council send messages of support and solidarity to the Unite workers taking action against the employers across London’s Bus services.
We salute the action named from 00:01 to 23:59 hours on Thursday 5 February, Friday 13 February and Monday 16 February as being bold and laying down in no uncertain terms to all the employers your determination to prevail in your demands.

We shall be asking our members and activists to visit your picket lines in a show of solidarity.

RMT General Secretary Says Vote Yes For Alex McGuigan Strike

Submitted by Admin on 31 January, 2015 - 17:43

DISMISSAL – A. MCGUIGAN – TRAIN OPERATOR – MORDEN, LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/4/1)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/08/15, 12th January 2015), the ballot papers for all London Underground Train Operator and Instructor Operator members were posted out on Monday 26th January and the closing date for this ballot is Tuesday 10th February 2015. If any member has not received their ballot paper, please ask them to call the Freephone Helpline number on 0800 376 3706 as soon as possible so a replacement can be sent.

Dispute Success 'A Testimony To All DLR Members'

Submitted by Admin on 31 January, 2015 - 17:41

DISPUTE WITH KEOLIS/AMEY DOCKLANDS (K.A.D.) (DLR/15/10)

Following my previous Circular (IR/022/15, 21st January 2015), further talks took place with the Company and assurances over the issues in the dispute were received. The General Grades Committee considered this matter and took the decision that, as all our demands have been met, the dispute is resolved and the strike action which was due to commence from Wednesday 28th January was called off.

RMT London Underground Pay Claim 2015

Submitted by Admin on 28 January, 2015 - 00:46

This year marks the end of our current London Underground pay deal and the beginning of negotiations for the next deal. Here is the pay claim that the RMT has given to tube bosses. In this pay claim the RMT is asking for:

  1. A substantial pay award Dramatic rises in living costs necessitate a substantial, unconditional pay award at the earliest opportunity, in order for our members’ pay to keep pace with both the increasing cost of living and rates of pay in the industry.
  2. A minimum flat rate increase for those on the lowest pay