Bakerloo News archive 2009 / 2008

Submitted by Joffe on 20 November, 2009 - 05:36

For those interested in trade union history and how the Bakerloo Branch has reported on the issues facing workers on the line, I have attached the 2009 newsletters not included on the website and Bakerloo News issues from 2008.

To see the best newsletters that the RMT produces: from the sublime to the ridiculous, from our gains to our disappointments, from the bosses outrages to our analysis on the issues, click on the attachments below.

RMT Begins Ballot In Four Separate TfL Disputes

Submitted by Peter on 19 November, 2009 - 22:18

Today RMT began balloting four separate groups of members for industrial action in four separate localised trade disputes:

  • EDF Energy Powerlink
  • LU Hammersmith and City Depot Drivers
  • Straford Market Depot - Alstom Metro Trains
  • LUL Willesden Green Group

RMT has also today served notice on London Underground for a ballot of staff over pay and conditions with the ballot closing on Monday 21st December.

Mobilise: Stop the BNP

Anti-fascismAssemble at Upney station.

The fascist BNP - who would ban trade unions if they ever came to power - plan to hold a rally at Upney station TODAY (Thursday 19th) at 7pm.

RMT's London Transport Regional Council has called a counter demonstration for 6pm at Upney station to prevent this racist and fascist group sowing divisions amongst the local community and workforce to further their own political ends.

Update on pay “talks”

Submitted by Admin on 19 November, 2009 - 10:31

Regional Organiser Steve Hedley writes ...

After a mammoth ten hour session at ACAS on Tuesday night, management left the building without as much as putting an offer on the table concerning pay or even medical redeployment. So non train drivers are to be discriminated against if LUL get their way; even Aslef members who are not drivers will suffer.

Of course we want everyone including drivers to have better medical redeployment, but LUL walked away promising only to hold a further meeting next Tuesday.

Your Chance To Win A Share Of £1000 In The RMT Credit Union Christmas Draw

Submitted by Peter on 18 November, 2009 - 21:01

RMT’s Credit Union will be holding a Christmas prize draw for all new and existing members at its AGM to be held at Unity House on Thursday 10 December in association with RMT Solicitors, Thompsons.

The RMT will award a first prize of £500 and five prizes of £100 to the lucky winners who will have the money added to their shareholdings to save or spend as they wish.

REMEMBER, YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT.

To be eligible you have to be a member of the RMT Credit Union by 9 December 2009.