Resolution: National Young Members Advisory Committee – Formation as per Rule Book

Submitted by Admin on 2 September, 2009 - 11:47

This resolution, submitted by Neasden branch and seconded by TfL no.1 branch, was passed uannimously at September's Regional Council.

This Branch notes that absence of the Young Members Advisory Committee, in previous years, the young members conference has elected a Young Members Liaison Committee and this committee has been expected to carry out the duties of the Advisory Committee.

Train incident management - serious safety concerns

Submitted by Admin on 1 September, 2009 - 15:49

Your Trains Safety Council reps write ... The letter below from HM Inspector of Railways to London Underground raises serious concerns about how seriously LU treats the safety of its staff and passengers alike. The Rule Book has been thrown out the window and safety systems after a SPAD have been ignored. Please bring this letter to the attention of all our members.

MSS Shoppers - An open letter from Stratford no 1 Branch

Submitted by Peter on 31 August, 2009 - 13:38

This is an open letter from Stratford No 1 branch to Steve Hedley (RMT Regional Organiser) and all members regarding 'Mystery Shopping Surveys' and management's treatment of staff.

Dear Steve Hedley,

At our last branch meeting, several stations reps and activists raised the issue of increasing management pressure on members.

Minutes: Regional Council Meeting, 27 August 2009

Submitted by Admin on 30 August, 2009 - 16:37

ATTENDANCE

  • Bakerloo branch -
  • Camden no.3 branch - Pat O'Brien, John Reid, Tony Gandolfi
  • Central Line West branch -
  • DLR branch -
  • East Ham branch - Andy Izard
  • Finsbury Park branch - Glenroy Watson, Dean O'Hanlon, Richard Crane
  • LU Fleet branch -
  • Hammersmith & City branch - Mark Harding, Josie Toussaint-Pinnock
  • Jubilee South & East London Line branch -
  • London Taxi Drivers branch - John Kennedy, Eddie Lambert, Dave Vigeon

Trip Cock Test Farce On The Bakerloo Line

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 29 August, 2009 - 09:06

Bakerloo line drivers were subject to what can only be described as keystone cops style of management during the first day of this weekend’s shutdown.
Seemingly making it up on the hoof, management instructed drivers to keep trains in service even when failing the trip cock tester.
Apparently the requirement for a second person in the cab was sufficient to run a safe railway.
This goes against all the basic principles we are taught when joining LUL!

Cleaners: Progress with Regional Council's request for renewed campaign

Submitted by Admin on 26 August, 2009 - 17:41

Following the resolution passed by our Regional Council in March, the union's General Grades Committee (part of the national executive) made the following decision on June 1st. The latest report is that "work is in progress".

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That we note the resolution from the LT Regional Council and the continuing sackings of our cleaner members and the need to build up our membership in this important grade.

We also take into consideration the recent meeting with our Parliamentary Group, which is placed on file.

The General Secretary is therefore instructed: