RMT Young Members Conference 2012, London

Submitted by 1913 Lockout on 25 November, 2011 - 11:46

The following resolution submitted by Central line West was carried unanimously at the November 24th Regional Council meeting.

This regional council notes the young member’s conference is to be held in London in Feb 2012.

This region further notes the conference is very well attended and is growing. It is the lifeblood of the union.

This region further notes that many members the London region have played an active role in the conference over the years.

This region agrees

1/ To offer assistance with arrangement of the conference

2/To offer speakers for the conference

Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Checks for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers

Submitted by Janine on 23 November, 2011 - 16:30

RMT 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 - 11:25

Click 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.

Boris Johnson Must Take Action As Cleaners Are Sacked By Tube Contractor To Fund London Living Wage

Submitted by Peter on 21 November, 2011 - 18:32

TUBE 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 - 14:46

Click 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 - 18:00

RMT 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.