RMT seeks confirmation as deputy mayor says drivers will not have to work Night Tube

Submitted by Admin on 21 January, 2022 - 19:51

Ahead of further strike action, RMT seeks urgent clarification on Deputy Mayor’s claim that “It is not the case that drivers will have to work a night shift”

TUBE UNION RMT has today written to London Mayor Sadiq Khan seeking urgent clarification of comments made by Deputy Mayor Seb Dance on Monday in which he clearly stated that “It is not the case that drivers will have to work a night shift” and that “where a [Night Tube] driver wants to swap a night shift for a day shift that will be possible”.

Tube industrial action called

Submitted by Admin on 19 January, 2022 - 13:54

19th January 2022

Dear Colleagues,

DEFEND JOBS, PENSIONS AND AGREEMENTS – LONDON UNDERGROUND

INDUSTRIAL ACTION CALLED

As you will be aware, your RMT Reps attended a meeting last week to discuss the solid mandate for action which you and your colleagues returned in the recent ballot. Following further discussions with level 2 reps in each function, the National Executive Committee has considered this matter and taken the decision to call industrial action as detailed below.

RMT responds to London air pollution crisis

Submitted by Admin on 14 January, 2022 - 18:25

Responding to reports that Londoners are being advised to reduce physical activity on Fridays due to air pollution, RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said:

“Car use returning to pre pandemic levels and pollution threatening people’s health confirms that decent greener public transport is essential for public safety.

“And it means now more than ever that the government needs to withdraw proposals to inflict cuts on the Capital’s public transport network.”

Night Tube strike continues as LU block ACAS progress

Submitted by Admin on 14 January, 2022 - 18:20

Next phase of Night ‎Tube strike action goes ahead as LU block progress at ACAS this week

LONDON TRANSPORT UNION RMT said today that the next phase of Night Tube strike action goes ahead from the evening through to the early hours of Sunday after LU bosses blocked an attempt by RMT negotiators to make progress in ACAS talks this week.

RMT Upfront - ballot result means we are ready to fight

Submitted by Admin on 14 January, 2022 - 15:35

RMT Upfront is the newsletter for RMT train drivers on London Underground.

This edition looks at the cuts and attacks that management may attempt, and how we are ready collectively to fight back for our jobs, pensions and agreements.

  • Please download, print and distribute this newsletter in your train crew accomodation.

Tube members vote YES for strike

Submitted by Admin on 10 January, 2022 - 15:23

London Transport Union RMT confirms members vote yes for action as London Underground refuse to give assurances on jobs, pensions and working conditions.

LONDON TRANSPORT UNION RMT confirmed that members voted yes for strike action and action short of a strike in a ballot of over ten thousand members across all grades of LU staff that closed today. 94% of members voted to strike.

The ballot took place after LUL members were refused assurances on jobs, pensions and working conditions in the midst of an on-going financial crisis driven by central Government.

Tube members vote YES to defend pensions, pay and agreements

Submitted by Admin on 10 January, 2022 - 15:20

Dear Colleagues,

DEFEND JOBS, PENSIONS AND AGREEMENTS

LONDON UNDERGROUND

I write to advise you that the ballot has now closed and the result is as follows: -

 

Are you prepared to take strike action?

Number of individuals who were entitled to vote in the ballot: 10,084

Number of votes cast in the ballot: 5,219

Number of individuals answering “Yes” to the question: 4,900

Night Tube strike back on from tomorrow

Submitted by Admin on 6 January, 2022 - 20:19

RMT confirms further strike action goes ahead on Night Tube from tomorrow through to the summer.

TUBE UNION RMT today confirmed strike action goes ahead every weekend on the Night Tube from tomorrow through to June in an on-going fight to prevent the ripping up of staffing arrangements that would wreck the work life balance of drivers.

RMT members on the Central and Victoria Lines will be taking strike action as follows:

Video: Jared Wood reminds members to return ballot papers

Submitted by Admin on 30 December, 2021 - 14:50

RMT National Executive Council member Jared Wood reminds members of the importance to return ballot papers in our dispute to defend jobs, pensions and working conditions.

Jared says "Get your ballot paper back. Once we've done that the boot will be on the other foot. We will have a strike mandate and then TfL, the mayor and our managers will have to listen to us"