RMT AGM: Young Members Resolutions

Submitted by Adrian on 17 July, 2009 - 21:28

In February of this year, the National Young Members Conference submitted two resolutions to the AGM.

I'm pleased to announce that both resolutions were carried unanimously and that they are now union policy

They were:

WHEN I'M 64 "As the government continues to increase the age at which our members will be entitled to; or be able to afford to retire this union notes the importance of defending our members' occupational pensions from further erosion by the government and business fat cats.

London Underground Reps' Meeting

Venue: Small Hall, Friends House, Euston Road NW1.

RMT has asked for the paid release of all representatives. Whether the company agrees or declines this, the union asks representatives to nevertheless make every effort they can to attend in their own time if needs must as your views are important to us.

LUL Dispute - Update

Submitted by Janine on 16 July, 2009 - 21:11

Dear colleagues,

Having listened carefully to your representatives on 6th July 2009, it was unanimously felt that London Underground's offer in regards to pay did not meet our aspirations. More importantly, LUL were still refusing to abide by cast iron agreements on no compulsory redundancies and breaking other agreements.

RMT Circular: Swine Flu Pandemic

Submitted by Admin on 16 July, 2009 - 16:00

Circular No IR/213/09 Our Ref: BR1/0312

You will be aware that in recent weeks that there have been many news reports regarding the outbreak of a new strain of subtype H1N1 influenza, commonly called swine flu, hog flu or pig flu, and the fears that this disease may become a major global pandemic. In line with recent Government warnings the General Grades Committee has discussed the possible impact on RMT members. At their meeting of 15th July 2009 the General Grades Committee took the follow decision:-

Dispute Update: Jobs, Pay, Justice

Submitted by Admin on 15 July, 2009 - 16:00

From Bob Crow, RMT General Secretary

Dear Colleague,

RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2009, REDUNDANCIES AND BREACH OF AGREEMENTS - LUL

DISPUTE UPDATE

On behalf of the General Grades Committee, I would firstly wish to congratulate members and representatives on London Underground for their continuing unity which delivered a strong and successful strike last month.