Central Line West organisation report 2009

Submitted by Admin on 2 February, 2010 - 09:30

organiseThe Regional Council Secretary wrote to all branches, asking for their assessment of their branch’s work during 2009, and suggesting that they might address the following points:
- whether your membership grew or shrunk during 2009, and why you think this is
- any problems you have had filling reps’ positions within the branch’s area
- how effective your branch was during any industrial action in your area last year
- what recruitment activities you have organised

Camden 3 report on organisation 2009

Submitted by Admin on 2 February, 2010 - 09:25

organiseThe Regional Council Secretary wrote to all branches, asking for their assessment of their branch’s work during 2009, and suggesting that they might address the following points:
- whether your membership grew or shrunk during 2009, and why you think this is
- any problems you have had filling reps’ positions within the branch’s area
- how effective your branch was during any industrial action in your area last year
- what recruitment activities you have organised

Annual Report on Branch Organisation in the London Transport Region

Submitted by Admin on 2 February, 2010 - 09:20

organiseRMT LONDON TRANSPORT REGIONAL COUNCIL: ANNUAL REPORT ON STATE OF BRANCH ORGANISATION AND PERFORMANCE IN THE REGION (required by Rule 11, clause 13)

Membership numbers by branch

The membership of branches in the Region is as follows. Figures are those at 31 December 2009; in brackets are the figures at 31 December 2008, for comparison.

Bakerloo Line – 531 (547)
Camden 3 – 620 (698)
Central Line West – 837 (668)
Docklands Light Railway – 417 (377)

Lobby the TfL Board

Assemble outside City Hall, 110 The Queens Walk, Southwark, London SE1 2AA (nearest station London Bridge)

Our TfL members are still faced with

  • a three year pay deal linked to an unpredictable RPI figure
  • unprecedented job cuts
  • bullying of reps & activists
  • unfair treatment of members in disciplinaries & medical redeployment/termination hearings

RMT members there have had two days of strike action & have been in dispute for some ten months now.

Rail Regulator Intervenes In Dispute Over Axing Of 1500 Rail Maintenance Jobs

Submitted by Peter on 1 February, 2010 - 17:29

RAIL UNION RMT have today welcomed confirmation that the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) have directly intervened with the Government over the safety issues raised by the union over the threat by Network Rail to axe 1500 maintenance jobs.

In a letter to Transport Secretary Lord Adonis, in response to a dossier on the safety implications of the cuts compiled by RMT, Anna Walker, Chair of the ORR says:

“I can assure you that we have been scrutinising Network Rail’s restructuring proposals for some time and we will continue to do so.

Neasden Branch - Metropolitan Line Membership Locations

Submitted by Adrian on 1 February, 2010 - 13:42

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Metropolitan Line

Harrow on the Hill Group
Harrow on the Hill,West Harrow, Rayners Lane, Eastcote, Ruislip Mannor, Ruislip, Ickenham, Hillingdon and Uxbridge

Rickmansworth Group
Amersham, Chalfont & Latimer, Chesham, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Watford, Croxley, Moor Park, Northwood, Northwood Hills, Pinner and North Harrow.

Neasden Branch Meeting Dates - 2012

Submitted by NeasdenAdmin on 31 January, 2010 - 19:43

calender 2012 Neasden Branch Meeting
Meetings are held at 16:00 Hours on the Following dates

Wednesday 4th January

Wednesday 1st February

Wednesday 29th February
Wednesday 28th March
Wednesday 25th April
Wednesday 23th May
Wednesday 20th June
Wednesday 18th July
Wednesday 15th August
Wednesday 12th September

Wednesday 10th OctoberLocal Rep Nominations

Resolution: Election Candidates

Submitted by Admin on 31 January, 2010 - 16:02

The Regional Council Executive submits the following resolution to the February meeting of the Regional Council.

This Executive Committee suggests that the LTRC organises a Special Meeting to discuss the standing of candidates, in any forthcoming Council/General Elections, under the umbrella of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition. Branches should be asked to submit the names of any candidates who may want to stand.