Branch Motion In Support Of Mark Harding

Submitted by rmtlondon on 18 February, 2014 - 02:36

Hammersmith & City RMT branch has passed two motions in support of Mark Harding. The branch invites other branches to adopt the same motion should they wish.

The motion
This branch/region (etc) condemns the arrest by BTP of Mark Harding, the RMT Branch Secretary of Hammersmith & City Branch. Mark was arrested despite only carrying out legitimate trade union activities whilst on the picket line outside his place of work.

Fighting Homophobia RMT Poster

Submitted by rmtlondon on 17 February, 2014 - 15:42

Please find enclosed some copies of the Fighting Homophobia poster. A wrist band has been produced to accompany the campaign and a couple are also enclosed.

This opportunity can be taken to remind all members that an object of the Union is “to oppose actively all forms of harassment, prejudice and unfair discrimination”. The poster provides a simple symbol for our zero tolerance to discrimination.

Book Launch of Plundering London Underground

All RMT members are invited to the launch event of PLUNDERING LONDON UNDERGROUND: New Labour, Private Capital and Public Service 1997-2010 by Janine Booth, former London Transport region representative on RMT’s national executive.

WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY, 18:00-20:00
WEA LONDON, 96 - 100 Clifton Street, EC2A 4TP
(venue details and map here: http://www.london.wea.org.uk/contact-us)

SPEAKERS
Bob Crow - General Secretary RMT
Janine Booth - Author
Andy Littlechild – LU Engineering branch

Signed copies of the book will be available on the night at special rate of £10 per copy!

London Assembly Calls For Public Consultation On Job Cuts

Submitted by rmtlondon on 16 February, 2014 - 12:07

The London Assembly has passed an urgent motion calling for Mayor Boris Johnson to call a public consultation on planned ticket office closures and the loss of 950 jobs. The motion, passed by 15 Labour / Liberal Democrat Assembly Members, to 9 Tory member also welcomes all night weekend running.

The Motion

Proposer: Val Shawcross AM

Seconder: Caroline Pidgeon AM

Report: TUC Disabled Workers' Committee meeting, 6 February

Submitted by Janine on 15 February, 2014 - 18:38

The meeting took place on the final day of our 48-hour strike on London Underground and TfL. The Committee agreed to send a message of support to RMT and TSSA, and Committee members held a brief protest (in the pouring rain!) outside Tottenham Court Road station after the meeting. Photos of the protest have been circulated widely on social media.

Every Job Matters Meeting

Please make every effort to attend the “Every Job Matters” meeting that the RMT General Secretary Bob Crow has arranged.

The meeting begins at 18.00 on Tuesday 18TH February 2014, at the Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, WC1R 4RL.

Read more about the Every Job Matters dispute here.