Cleaners At Waterloo Mainline Station To Strike As Scrooge Bosses Continue To Attack Workforce

Submitted by rmtlondon on 30 December, 2014 - 00:54

Following three earlier phases of rock solid action over the past two months, cleaners employed by Interserve, looking after the busy and internationally famous Waterloo Station in London, are to strike again in the New Year over a comprehensive breakdown in industrial relations relating to a whole range of fundamental issues including;

  • the unwarranted victimisation and dismissal of RMT members
  • ignorance of basic employment rights and failure to follow agreed procedures
  • underpayment of wages
  • bullying and harassment of staff

TfL Commissioner Hendy Apologises For Incorrect Claims About Alex McGuigan

Submitted by rmtlondon on 20 December, 2014 - 16:09
  • TfL Commissioner of Transport Peter Hendy apologises for “inadvertent error during an interview on LBC Radio” where he stated “this is a member of staff who was dismissed for drinking on duty”.
  • Urgent meeting called to discuss possible escalation of industrial action

GMB Sussex Branch Supports Alex McGuigan Reinstatement Fight

Submitted by rmtlondon on 18 December, 2014 - 01:10

The GMB Union's Sussex branch has passed a motion applauding the RMT efforts to secure Alex Mcguigans reinstatement. The branch has also kindly donated towards a strike fund to provide 'practical support in their efforts to win'.

In response RMT London Transport Region Secretary Eamonn Lynch has written to thank the branch for their support. Eamonn said "We really appreciate the support from your branch and the donation is gladly accepted. I know I speak for Alex when I say the support from RMT members and from comrades across the union movement is not only appreciated but a source of inspiration.

Night Tube Cannot Be Rushed Through To Suit Mayor Say RMT

Submitted by rmtlondon on 17 December, 2014 - 16:46

Night Tube
LU wants to start running it’s Friday and Saturday ight-tube service from Sept 2015. With a completely new station staffing model demanding new grades and rosters to be introduced in early 2016 we are faced with months of upheaval. Any sane employer would delay Night Tube until 2016 but no one in LU management will stand up to Boris.

Night Tube presents real problems for all grades and RMT is fighting to ensure that any members affected receive fair compensation from the company.

What Night Tube Means for Us

Train Operators

  • Many more nights

Bakerloo News December 2014

Submitted by rmtlondon on 17 December, 2014 - 01:47

In this edition:

  • Ticket office closures: not inevitable
  • Reinstate our colleagues!
  • Interserve cleaners: fight back against exploitation!
  • GET ACTIVE IN YOUR BRANCH!
  • RMT: fighting for more staff
  • RMT Bakerloo AGM 2014: remembering Brian Munro, looking ahead to a year of struggle!
  • Location “preferencing” for station staff
  • Your sick pay rights
  • Ramping up...
  • Local reports

RMT Black and Ethnic Minority Members Conference 2015

The RMT Black and Ethnic Minority Members Conference 2015 will be held on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March 2015 at THE ADELPHI HOTEL, RANELAGH PLACE, LIVERPOOL L3 5UL. Neasden Branch have been invited to nominate a a maximum of 4 delegates to attend. Anybody wishing to attend should contact the Branch Secretary by the next branch meeting date of Wednesday 28th January 2015.