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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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Trade Unionist And Socialist Coalition Meeting

A TUSC meeting will be held after Regional Council on Thursday 26th July at 1900 hours in the Exmouth Arms near Euston station.

Discussion at the meeting will include the London Assembly election results and the rise of new left parties in Greece and France.

Regional Council Meeting August 2012

Regional Council meetings are held at the Exmouth Arms near Euston Station at 1630.

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Regional Council Meeting July 2012

Regional Council meetings are held at the Exmouth Arms near Euston Station at 1630.

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Service Control Meeting

To discuss ballot result and subsequent strategy.

London Transport Regional Council Meeting Synopsis, Motions & Reports

Submitted by rmtlondon on 7 June, 2012 - 00:00

Updated with Regional Organiser Steve Hedleys' Report & Motions.

Synopsis from RMT LTRC President Vaughan Thomas

We had excellent contributions from the C of E member Janine Booth and the RO Steve Hedley. We also had a guest speaker who talked about the National Shop Stewards Network and the upcoming conference on June 9th in London.

Interview with Sindyanna, RMT's New Merchandise Supplier

Submitted by Janine on 4 June, 2012 - 16:08

Sindyanna logo Alongside baseball caps, pens and ties, you will soon be able to order RMT-labelled olive oil, baskets and soap. And by doing so, you will be supporting women workers and trade unionists in a part of the world that needs all the solidarity we can give.

RMT Young Members AGM Educational Course

Submitted by jayeshjpatel on 4 June, 2012 - 00:48

ED/0040/12
Circular No. NP/022/12

7th February 2012

To: All Branches & Regional Councils, Regional Organisers and Head Office Officers & Staff.

Dear Colleague

Young Members’ Annual General Meeting Education Course 2012

In recent years the Union has organised a Young Members Education Course to run in parallel with the Unions ‘Parliament’ the Annual General Meeting which has proved highly successful. This year the Annual General Meeting takes place in Torquay, and a similar education course for any of our young members to attend will be organised. To attend you should be a member of the RMT and aged 30 or less on the 23rd June 2012.