Triangle Benefit Gig

Submitted by Peter on 26 January, 2012 - 14:38

The Triangle Benefit Gigs are being held to support The Triangle Adventure Playground in Oval, which is fighting to stay open after its council grant was cut.

The second of two nights which will see Jamm come alive with some of the UKs biggest artists on Saturday 28th of January, 8pm to 6am.

Brixton Jamm is promoting the gig and their website and describes the value of the playground facing closure:

"Opened in 1957, the Triangle Adventure Playground is the oldest playground of its kind in London and a fully functioning playground costs £111,784 per annum to run.

TUC Workers Memorial Day

From General Secretary Bob Crow

The TUC is dedicating this year’s Workers’ Memorial Day, Saturday 28th April, to a Day of Action to defend Health and Safety. They are producing a series of bulletins that will assist reps and activists to organise for the day with important discussion topics. The first two ‘Defending Regulation’ and ‘The Need for Enforcement’ are available online now. (see below)

RMT Secures £2500 Olympics Pay Deal On Docklands Light Railway

Submitted by Peter on 26 January, 2012 - 14:06

Transport union RMT said today that it has secured a ground breaking Olympics pay deal on DLR worth £2500 made up of a guaranteed attendance payment of £900 and guaranteed overtime payments for all staff throughout the Olympics and paralympics period.

The agreement is constructed as follows:

  • £900 attendance bonus, paid at £100 per week over a 9-week period for all staff in every grade.∙
  • Time +¾ for any hour worked on overtime throughout the 9-week period with a guaranteed minimum 5 hours per week, 45 hours over the 9 week period, for all staff in every grade.

RMT Demands Adequate Representation in APD Reorganisation Talks

Submitted by Janine on 24 January, 2012 - 18:58

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note that London Underground plans to reorganise the planning, analysis and reporting of asset information within its Asset Performance Directorate, which will lead to job cuts and possible relocation and displacements of members. The company has presented a large volume of material to us about these plans.

RMT to Circulate Update on OSN101 Dispute

Submitted by Janine on 24 January, 2012 - 18:51

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note the correspondence from London Underground Ltd. We instruct the General Secretary to obtain an up-to-date report on the situation with this dispute, with a view to issuing a circular, and information to members, as soon as practical.

London Transport Regional Council and branches with London Underground members to be advised.

RMT Reaches Agreement for £900 Olympic Reward for DLR Staff

Submitted by Janine on 24 January, 2012 - 18:37

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note the offer from Serco Docklands, as follows:
• £900 attendance bonus, paid at £100 per week over a 9-week period for all staff in every grade.
• Time +¾ for any hour worked on overtime throughout the 9-week period with a guaranteed minimum 5 hours per week, 45 hours over the 9 week period, for all staff in every grade.
• Any grade that does not have an Olympic impact will be given ‘first refusal’ in areas such as crowd control should they wish to carry out this work.

RMT to Prepare Possible Legal Challenge to LU 'Rainbow' Attendance Policy

Submitted by Janine on 24 January, 2012 - 18:11

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note the legal advice received on this matter.

While we are disappointed that our advisers believe that there is no legal avenue to compel London Underground to allow trade union representatives to accompany members at Rainbow Attendance Review meetings, we welcome the advice that it may be possible to pursue legal claims arising from London Underground Ltd’s apparent unilateral change to its attendance policy.

We therefore instruct the General Secretary to: