Tube Cleaners Balloted For Strike Action
Submitted by rmtlondon on 27 April, 2012 - 05:12TUBE UNION RMT confirmed today that it is to begin balloting tube cleaners working for ISS and Initial for both strike action and action short of a strike in disputes over pay, pensions and benefits.
RMT is demanding that the cleaners, who do some of the dirtiest jobs often in appalling conditions to keep the tube running, should receive in return:
- A substantial, above inflation Pay Increase
- A substantial Olympic Bonus, in line with the payments offered to LOROL staff
- A Sick Pay Scheme
- Free Travel Passes for All
- Improvements to the Pension Scheme