Dear Colleague

Meeting with British Transport Police 

I met with the Chief Constable and other representatives of British Transport Police (BTP) yesterday afternoon.

At this meeting, BTP emphasised their commitment to protect the safety and wellbeing of passengers and railway staff during the current country-wide wave of violence fuelled by the far right.

Rail union, RMT today welcomed the Labour government's intention to repeal Minimum Service Levels legislation.

The formal repeal of this draconian law will be part of the upcoming Employment Rights Bill.

In the meantime, Ministers are asking departments and employers not to use the legislation and to seek dialogue with trade unions on current disputes.

Dear Colleague,

UPDATE: FAR-RIGHT VIOLENCE

Further to my earlier circular today (NP/196/24) we have become aware that there could be further demonstrations planned by far-right groups aimed at mosques and refugee centres in the coming week.

We are therefore asking members where possible to be in contact with their local mosques, refugee centres and solidarity groups to offer our union's solidarity and support on the ground at a time when they face severe threats and intimidation.

Dear Colleague,

ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE

NATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

JANUARY 2022 – DECEMBER 2024: REGION 11 BY-ELECTION: RESULT

Further to Head Office Circular NP/151/24, dated 21st June 2024, I can report that Richard Estevao (Piccadilly and District West Branch) has been elected unopposed to fill the above vacancy.

Richard’s period of office for this post will be immediate until 31st December 2024.

Yours sincerely

Michael Lynch

General Secretary