Rmt Demands End Of Rail Job Cuts Threat As Report Warns Of “strong Possibility” Of Norway Style Gun Attack On Transport System

Submitted by Peter on 22 September, 2011 - 14:03

RAIL UNION RMT today called on the Government to “wholly reject” the McNulty Rail Review proposals to axe station-based staff and guards on trains after the union was presented with a stark intelligence report from Southeastern Railways setting out a strategy for dealing with a Mumbai or Norway style “Active Shooter” attack on the railways with a warning that such an attack is a “strong possibility.”

Harassment Of Conductors On London Overground

Submitted by Peter on 22 September, 2011 - 14:00

from General Secretary Bob Crow

I had received serious reports from our London Overground Branches with regards to the harassment of our Conductor members. Incidents that were reported included the covert monitoring of Conductors, the misuse of the disciplinary procedure and LOROL were preventing our members from wearing RMT badges, ties and lanyards, whereas ASLEF members were allowed to wear their union’s regalia.

The General Grades Commitee said "“We note the report from our Regional Organiser and that the issues have been addressed."

TUC Women And Health & Safety Course

Submitted by Peter on 22 September, 2011 - 13:39

This course is for all reps who would like an opportunity to look at women’s health and safety issues in the workplace.

It will run for 3 consecutive Tuesdays; 1st, 8th and 15th November 2011, 9.30a.m - 4.30p.m at WEA Trade Union Learning Centre, 96 – 100 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4TP. (Map.)

The centre is a short walk from Old Street, Moorgate and Liverpool Street tube stations, Shoreditch stations and on lots of bus routes.

Rally Against McNulty Report

The McNulty Report is proposing an all out attack on jobs, pay and conditions for mainline railway staff.

We have every opportunity to defeat McNulty and make sure that these plans never gets off the ground. Let’s keep up the pressure.

A Rally and Lobby of Parliament is being held on 25th October. Encourage your workmates, family and friends to come along and protect our railways.