DEFEND JOBS – PUT SAFETY FIRST LOBBY OF NETWORK RAIL OFFICES – 11.00, FRIDAY 20th MARCH 2009 90 York Way, London N1 9AG

Members will be aware that in the name of efficiency savings Network Rail is deferring almost thirty per cent of previously planned renewals work for 2009/10.

The union estimates that 1000 jobs could be under threat by the deferrals which coupled with the cutting of scaling back of maintenance regimes and inspections will hugely increase safety risks.

Attendance: Janine Booth, Vaughan Thomas, Josie Toussaint-Pinnock, Dean O'Hanlon, Carol Foster, Becky Crocker, Steve Hedley, Olly New, Clara Osageide

Apologies: Brian Haughian, Andy Littlechild, Malcolm Taylor, Joanne Parry, Linda Wiles, Paul Putland, Paul Jackson, Dave Rayfield, Brian Munro, Unjum Mirza, Glenroy Watson, Frank Curtis

CORRESPONDENCE Various correspondence noted and passed round. Agreed to: - arrange for new banner to be made - circularise branches asking if they have banners and recommending that they do!

Find out the latest with the pay talks.

The Bakerloo Branch is holding a mass meeting to discuss London Undergrounds disgraceful pay offer. The meeting is at 16:00 hours on Wednesday the 1st of April at the Clachan, Kingly Street near Oxford Circus tube.

Guest speakers: Steve Hedley, Regional Organiser, and Oliver New, Council of Executives

1. The name of the Regional Council shall be the London Transport Regional Council (LTRC).

2. Under the rules of the national union and directed by the Annual General Meeting and the Council of Executives, the LTRC will be consultative and propagandist and will assist branches in the organisation and retention of members. It may also submit resolutions and appeals to the council of executives, grades conferences, the appeals court and annual general meeting. The LTRC does not have controlling powers over individual members, branches or officials.