Leaked Documents
Submitted by 1913 Lockout on 25 November, 2011 - 11:40
The following resolution submitted by Jubilee South was carried unanimously at the 24th Nov Regional Council meeting.
Alstom-Jerusalem Light Railway
Submitted by 1913 Lockout on 25 November, 2011 - 11:11The following resolution submitted by LU Engineering and Jubilee South and amended by the LTRC executive was carried unanimously at the Regional Council meeting on the 24th November.
This region resolves:
Neasden Branch Annual General Meeting - 7th December 2011
Submitted by Adrian on 25 November, 2011 - 10:52
Come and Join Neasden Branch on
Wednesday 7th December
for their annual general meeting, meeting starts at 16:00 followed by a social event. This meeting is open to all members of the RMT.
Find us at the Torch Public House- Function Room. Wembley Park
Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Checks for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers
Submitted by Janine on 23 November, 2011 - 16:30RMT General Grades Committee decision:
That we note the resolution from our London taxi Branch [below] and accordingly instruct the General Secretary to provide an up-to-date report on this issue. This report to be placed on file and back in front of the General Grades Committee as appropriate.
Bakerloo AGM and social - Monday 5th December at 16:00 in the Red Lion
Submitted by Joffe on 22 November, 2011 - 11:25Click on the attachment to download a poster advertising the Bakerloo Branch AGM and social. 
Put it in your diary and get your rest days organised, the Bakerloo Branch AGM and social is on Monday 5th of December upstairs in the Red Lion at 16:00 hours. The Red Lion is on Kingly Street near Oxford Circus tube station.
The AGM will elect all branch officers and reps. RMT General Secretary, Bob Crow is our guest speaker.
RMTv: Save Our Railways - Say No To McNulty Rally
Submitted by Peter on 21 November, 2011 - 23:06On Tuesday 25th October 2011, RMT organised a rally and lobby of parliament to protest at the proposed attacks on rail workers' jobs and pay and conditions contained within the McNulty report.
Click 'Read More' to watch the video.
Boris Johnson Must Take Action As Cleaners Are Sacked By Tube Contractor To Fund London Living Wage
Submitted by Peter on 21 November, 2011 - 18:32TUBE UNION RMT has today written to London Mayor Boris Johnson after it emerged that tube cleaning contractors Initial are planning to sack staff in order to fund the costs of paying their workers the London Living Wage.
In their “Business Case” document, Initial say that as a cost saving measure brought on by “the recent increase in London Living Wage from £7.85 to £8.30” Initial are proposing to axe cleaners jobs to bridge the gap.
RMT up front, issue 18, November 2011
Submitted by Joffe on 21 November, 2011 - 14:46Click on the attachment to see the latest issue of RMT up front, the newsletter for drivers on London Underground. 
This issue features articles on LU's 'operational vision', Olympics 2012, and LU' misuse of the drug and alcohol policies.
Main story follows:
Unite against ‘Driverless trains’
Management’s plans for your future have now been fully exposed thanks to the diligence of your Union.
RMT Recommends Members Accept Alstom Pay Offer
Submitted by Janine on 17 November, 2011 - 18:00RMT General Grades Committee decision:
That we note the latest correspondence on file from the Company in relation to an improved pay and conditions offer, accordingly and in line with the Organiser’s report we instruct the General Secretary to put in place a referendum ballot with a recommendation to accept, with a closure date of November 29th 2011.
Relevant Branches and Regional Councils to be informed.
Maintenance Optimisation dispute - action ended
Submitted by Janine on 17 November, 2011 - 17:00RMT General Grades Committee decision:
That we note the report from the Organiser on this matter and accordingly instruct the General Secretary to inform the Company that we will not be continuing with our current dispute actions and that they are to cease forthwith.
A letter to be sent to our members involved, relevant Branches and Regional Councils to be informed. Usual electronic lines of communication to be utilised as appropriate.