Justice for Zara Senkan Leafleting at Trafalgar Square, Saturday 14th May 2011 from 10am

Leafleting will take place on Saturday 14th May 2011 outside The Original Tour company's shop, The Original London Visitor Centre, 17-19, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1Y 5BL, from 10am, in support of Zara Senkan, who was sacked by The Original London Sightseeing Tour Ltd.

The Original London Sightseeing Tour bus company dismissed Zara Senkan shortly after she put in a grievance about numerous instances of sex discrimination.

Draft Regional Council Minutes 28th April

Submitted by 1913 Lockout on 13 May, 2011 - 10:50

Regional Council Minutes 28th April

1.Attendance
Bakerloo – Brian Munro, Eamonn Lynch, M.Taylor
Camden No.3 – John Reid,P.O Brien
Central Line West –
DLR –
East Ham – Gary Lazell,N.Robertson,A.Rowntree,C.Reilly
Finsbury Park – John Kelly, Glenroy Watson, Frank Curtis, Dean O'Hanlon,Neil Cochrane,W.Reid
Hammersmith & City – Mr O Hare,S. Mc Kenzie,D O Hare,M. McKenna
Jubilee South & East London Line –J.Moriarty
London Taxis –
LU Engineering – S.Hedley
LU Fleet –
Morden & Oval – Arwyn Thomas,G Hart
Neasden – Gash Carney
Piccadilly & District West – G.Pugh

A letter to Bakerloo train operators

Submitted by Joffe on 11 May, 2011 - 16:02

Below is the text from a letter from Bakerloo Branch Secretary, Brian Munro, to train operators on the Bakerloo Line. This was distributed today.

THANKS TO YOU

To Bakerloo train operators

Comrades,

On behalf of Eamonn Lynch and the Bakerloo Branch of the RMT I would like to express my sincere gratitude to those RMT members who voted for industrial action and who took part in our two days of solid strike action for our workmates Eamonn Lynch and Arwyn Thomas. To those ASLEF members who respected our picket lines and showed continual support and solidarity with the RMT’s campaign I would like to say that this union is proud to have you as our friends and comrades.

Victoria Line Dispute Update

Submitted by Janine on 11 May, 2011 - 15:26

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we note the report from our Regional Organiser and our representative, and are alarmed that London Underground intends to conduct trials from Seven Sisters to Walthamstow Central from May 30 despite our ongoing dispute over safety issues.

RMT Stations Reps to Discuss Job Cuts Reviews

Submitted by Janine on 11 May, 2011 - 15:19

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we note that London Underground has agreed to release all our stations representatives - industrial relations and health and safety - to attend a meeting to discuss the reviews of the Operational Strategic Plan (OSP: job cuts) on May 24, and that the meeting will take place at the Indian YMCA, Fitzroy Square from 10:00 until 17:00.

We instruct the General Secretary to ensure that:

  • all representatives are advised by post of this meeting and that they are expected to attend

London Underground: RMT to Accept New Machinery of Negotiation

Submitted by Janine on 11 May, 2011 - 15:17

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we note the report from our Regional Organiser and the recent discussion with our representatives. We accept our Regional Organiser’s recommendation that we accept the proposed machineries of negotiation for London Underground, both industrial relations and health & safety. We await clarification of the two issues raised with the company before signing our agreement.

We instruct the General Secretary, once agreement is signed, to advise all relevant branches and representatives, providing them with a copy of the documents.

London Underground: RMT Secures Return of Uniform Cleaning Vouchers

Submitted by Janine on 11 May, 2011 - 15:14

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note that London Underground has agreed to our request to reinstate uniform cleaning vouchers. We instruct the General Secretary to inform London Underground of our acceptance of this; ask the company to restore the vouchers as soon as possible; and ask the company for a list of outlets which accept the vouchers. The company’s reply is to be placed back in front of us.

We further instruct the General Secretary to advise all London Underground members of:

  • our success in achieving the reinstatement of uniform cleaning vouchers

RMT and TSSA Negotiate Ground-Breaking Olympics Pay Deal For Network Rail Staff

Submitted by Peter on 11 May, 2011 - 14:35

Rail union RMT confirmed today that, having pursued a claim with sister union TSSA, they have secured a ground-breaking pay and rewards package offer aimed at taking Network Rail staff through the Olympics:

  • £500 additional money for working through the Olympics period
  • More than 10% pay increase on the basic over the next two years - 5.2% this year and RPI plus .5% in 2012.
  • Agreement of a disputes procedure throughout the Olympics period that means no union member can be dismissed and which recognises the continuing right to withdraw labour.

Power Control Room / TAC Grade Progression: Update

Submitted by Janine on 11 May, 2011 - 13:55

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we note the report from our Regional Organiser.

We accept the company’s offer on grade progression for the Power Control Room, and congratulate our rep and our members for taking a firm stance and achieving a far better deal than was originally offered.

We note that our outstanding concerns regarding the TAC office have now been addressed. We instruct the General Secretary to conduct a referendum of our members in the TAC office, with a recommendation to accept the company’s offer on grade progression.

Progress in Reinstatement Campaign: Strikes Suspended

Submitted by Admin on 10 May, 2011 - 21:24

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

Following consultation with our representatives, we accept the agreement tabled to us, which

  • secures the re-engagement of Eamonn Lynch without loss of salary;
  • establishes a review of industrial disputes;
  • arranges legal discussions in the Arwyn Thomas case in an attempt to resolve the dispute, which in our view can be resolved only by his reinstatement; and
  • agrees a further meeting between LU and RMT next week.