RMT Wins Olympic Bonus For Cleaners Working On The Virgin/Alstom West Coast Contract

Submitted by Peter on 11 June, 2012 - 18:45

RAIL UNION RMT today announced that it has secured the latest in a line of Olympics bonus payments – this time a breakthrough-deal for cleaners working on the Virgin/Alstom West Coast Cleaning Contract for VOITH industrial services.

The agreement – covering the Olympics and Paralympics period – means that all hourly paid staff will receive a bonus payment of £400.

RMT General Secretary Bob Crow said:

North East Transport Cleaners “rock Solid” In Strike Against Poverty Pay As RMT Steps Up Pressure On Labour-controlled Transport Authority

Submitted by Peter on 11 June, 2012 - 12:26

TRANSPORT UNION RMT said this morning that support from cleaners for a 48 hour strike against poverty pay and the victimisation of a colleague on the Tyne and Wear Metro, which started last night, is rock solid with pickets and protesters out in force at key points.

RMT/Cuba Solidarity Campaign 10th Garden Party: Wednesday 20th June 2012

Submitted by Peter on 9 June, 2012 - 02:52

From General Secretary Bob Crow

There are only 13 days to go until the RMT annual garden party for Cuba (Maritime House, Clapham, London SW4 0JW, commencing 7.00pm).

There are a few tickets left and for £15 each includes a free bar, buffet and music. As usual we will be joined by a number of distinguished guest speakers and Alabama 3 have confirmed they will be playing.

I hope to be able to see you at the Garden Party on 20th June. Tickets can be ordered by emailing npadmin@rmt.org.uk

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