"Pure Luck" That Derailed Overground Train Wasn't Nuclear Say RMT

Submitted by rmtlondon on 16 October, 2013 - 17:07

A derailed freight train on the London Overground at Camden station caused massive delays yesterday, which were expected to continue throughout the week .

RMT general secretary Bob Crow said.

"24 hours on from the derailment at Camden Road we are demanding some clear and consistent information from the transport authorities into a potentially life threatening incident that will leave services closed into next week.

Opinion Poll Shows Londoners' Opposition To Ticket Office Closures And Fare Increases

Submitted by Joffe on 16 October, 2013 - 10:51

An RMT news release sent out to today from the RMT's media department increases pressure on LU's plans to close ticket offices. A survey carried out on behalf of the union by 'Survation' clearly shows the the publics opposition to ticket office closures and fare rises. This survey underlines the importance of our union's campaign to keep ticket offices open and shows that the public supports us on this issue.

Click on the attachment to see the full report.

The RMT's press release is below:

NEWS RELEASE

October 16th 2013

Immediate

RMT Seeks Clear Assurances That New Trains Will Have Drivers Cab

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 October, 2013 - 00:48

We note the resolution from our London Transport Regional Council and share its determination to resist any attempt to introduce driverless trains.

Accordingly, we instruct the General Secretary to:

  • write to London Underground Ltd reminding the company of this union's position, and seeking a clear response as to its intentions for ordering or commissioning new train stock, specifically seeking an assurance that any new stock will include a driver's cab;
  • seek information from our fleet representatives as to any developments on this issue that they may be aware of;

Arnos Grove Annual Leave Issue Could Lead To Dispute

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 October, 2013 - 00:39

We note the resolution from our Finsbury Park branch and share its concerns at London Underground Ltd's refusal to honour annual leave commitments and abide by the established procedure. Accordingly, we instruct the General Secretary to write to LUL calling on it to ensure that its local management at Arnos Grove depot grant odd days leave and agree to allow members to carry over and use annual leave accrued from previous years. The letter is also to warn LUL that failure to respond fully to our request will bring our unions into dispute with the company over this issue.

RMT Support For Clara Osagiede Continues

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 October, 2013 - 00:35

We note the report from our Regional Organiser, and understand that there have been further developments since this was submitted. We instruct the General Secretary to obtain and place in front of us an up-to-date report.

London Transport Regional Council, LU Fleet branch, and London Underground cleaners’ representatives to be advised.

RMT Opposes Job Losses From tfL Organisational Change

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 October, 2013 - 00:30

We note the report from our Regional Organiser. While we oppose all job losses, we note that these are unlikely to impact on our members. We instruct the General Secretary to monitor the progress of this reorganisation and place regular reports in front of us. Further, we instruct the General Secretary to ascertain from those trade unions which are recognised in these departments what action they may be taking on this matter, and to place their responses in front of us.

London Transport Regional Council, TfL no.1 branch and Transport for London representatives to be advised.

London Underground To Provide Thermal Uniform

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 October, 2013 - 00:25

We note the correspondence from London Underground Ltd, and welcome the company's agreement to provide thermal under trousers. We believe that this is a significant victory for this union, which London Underground staff will welcome.

This has been achieved through the persistent efforts of our representatives - especially our Uniform Consultative Committee representatives and our Victoria Line North stations health and safety representative - and through demonstrating the strength of feeling of our members on this important issue of workplace comfort and safety.

Women In The Labour Market

Submitted by rmtlondon on 14 October, 2013 - 23:56

Over the past 40 years there has been a rise in the percentage of women aged 16 to 64 in employment and a fall in the percentage of men — that is one of the key findings of the Women in the labour market study.

In April to June 2013, around 67% of women aged 16 to 64 were in work, an increase from 53% in 1971. For men the percentage fell to 76% in 2013 from 92% in 1971.

Most of the shift in more women and fewer men working happened between 1971 and 1991, according to the Office for National Statistics study.