Support Kilmar - support justice

Submitted by Admin on 26 April, 2025 - 20:23

RMT London Transport Region has adopted the following resolution.

 

Support Kilmar. Support justice. Stand with SMART Local 100. 

Notes: 

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was unlawfully detained and forcibly deported by ICE agents on March 12, 2025, while driving home from work as a sheet metal apprentice with his son.

Abrego Garcia fled El Salvador after enduring threats and extortion from the violent Barrio 18 gang. These threats were so severe that a U.S. immigration judge granted him legal protection in 2019. 

ABM LU Electrical Contract pay update

Submitted by Admin on 10 April, 2025 - 20:07

RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2025 - ABM (LU ELECTRICAL CONTRACT) (LUL/0001/ABM(E))

In line with Union policy, a claim was submitted for a substantial increase in rates of pay and improvements to conditions of service. Talks have taken place with the Company and the offer which has been received is as follows:

Option One

A 3.4% increase from 1st April 2025

Option Two

A 3% increase from 1st March 2025

The next pay anniversary date would be 1st April 2026, based on either option.

RMT remains resolute in defending Call Point Technicians

Submitted by Admin on 10 April, 2025 - 20:05

REMOVAL OF FRONT-LINE CALL POINT TECHNICIANS - LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/5)

I wrote to LUL last month to demand an urgent dispute resolution meeting over its proposals to remove front-line call point staff (see Circular No: IR/097/25, 12th March 2025) and the London Transport Regional Council has now submitted the following resolution:

"This branch notes London Underground's plans to slash call point technician provision.

This branch recognises the vital role they play in keeping the system safe and supporting train operators.

Cuba Garden Party

Cuba Solidarity Campaign Garden Party - Tickets Now on Sale - Wednesday 11th June 2025

Dear RMT Member

In association with the Cuba Solidarity Campaign, I am proud to announce that that the Cuba Solidarity Campaign Garden Party for 2025 will take place on Wednesday 11th June 2025 and tickets are now on sale.

Date/Time: Wednesday 11th June 2025 - 6:30pm to 10:30pm

Venue: Maritime House, Old Town, Clapham, London, SW4 0JW

Tickets: https://bit.ly/42mQTjj   

London Transport Region backs motion defending the right to protest

Submitted by Admin on 6 April, 2025 - 16:37

AGAINST AUTHORITARIAN ARRESTS, FOR THE RIGHT TO PROTEST-Submitted by Bakerloo Branch

This regional council notes:

1.⁠ ⁠In late June this year, RMT member JB was arrested unexpectedly by eight police officers at his home at 9am for “conspiracy to cause disruption on national infrastructure”.

2.⁠ ⁠J was held in custody for eight hours, and had his phone and laptop seized.

3.⁠ Numerous other climate activists associated with the group Just Stop Oil (JSO) were also arrested.

RMT train drivers vote overwhelmingly against LU bosses' proposal

Submitted by Admin on 1 April, 2025 - 17:01

Our Ref: LUL/0004

1st April 2025

Dear RMT Member,

4-DAY WORKING WEEK, TRAIN OPERATORS - LONDON UNDERGROUND

The referendum has now concluded with members' voting as follows:

 

Total Votes Cast…               1345

Number Voting 'Yes'…          126

Number Voting 'No'…           1219

 

The National Executive Committee has noted the resounding result of this referendum to overwhelmingly reject the Company's offer and has congratulated members on their steadfast resolve to defend their terms and conditions.

COVID 19 - Share Your Story

Submitted by Admin on 1 April, 2025 - 08:51

Dear colleague,

Covid-19 Public Inquiry - How you can help get Transport Workers voices heard

Share your story of working in the pandemic with 'Every Story Matters':

https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/every-story-matters/

The Covid-19 Public Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK's response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future. The Inquiry has been in session since July 2022 and will continue to the end of this year.

Bakerloo News - March 2025

Submitted by Admin on 15 March, 2025 - 13:56

Bakerloo News is the newsletter for London underground workers on the Bakerloo Line. It is produced by the RMT Bakerloo branch.

 

Please download the attached document to read it. You could also print it out and distribute it in your Bakerloo Line workplace.