Letter to Members: Jobs, Pay and Justice dispute

Submitted by Admin on 28 May, 2009 - 20:00

From Bob Crow, RMT General Secretary

Dear Colleague,

I am writing to congratulate members on again returning a magnificent ‘YES’ vote for both strike action and action short of a strike. Members voted by over 5 to 1 to take action despite management’s attempts to bully and intimidate members and their resorting to legislation over negotiation that meant we were unable to use your mandate in the first ballot.

RMT announces strike dates as Tube and TfL workers vote overwhelmingly for action over pay and job cuts

Submitted by Admin on 28 May, 2009 - 14:43

THE TUBE’S biggest union today declared an overwhelming mandate for strike action in ballots of members across London Underground and Transport for London in two separate disputes centred on jobs, pay and working conditions.

On London Underground the result was 2810 for strike action and 488 against. On TfL the result was 60 in favour and 15 against. Separate ballots on action short of a strike showed even higher numbers in favour.

RMT have announced strike action which will commence at 18.59 hours on Tuesday 9th June through to 18.58 hours on Thursday 11th June 2009.

Other Workers Are Getting Pay Rises

Submitted by Admin on 27 May, 2009 - 15:49

Management would have us believe that all other workers are accepting pay freezes or 'moderate' (tiny) rises. Well, have a look at this list (one-year deals unless otherwise stated):

  • Merseyrail drivers: 4.55%, first year of 2-year deal, effective from 30 January 09
  • Trico Marine: 7.5%, effective from 1 January 09
  • UK Coal: 5%, first year of 3-year deal, effective from 1 January 09
  • House of Commons staff: 4.5% consolidated increases, including progression costs, first year of 3-year deal, effective from 1 April 08