Women

Last year, RMT carried out a survey of women members about sexism at work. The results will be posted here soon, and contained many positive suggestions for challenging sexism - which was the purpose of the survey.

RMT Council of Executives decision:

That we note the survey and ask the NWAC how best to take the campaign forward and what format workshops should take. Finally, the Council of Executives to endorse once they are happy with the way forward to have one day courses or special Regional Council meetings on this subject.

RMT's Council of Executives has agreed to submit this resolution to TUC Women's Conference 2012:

That this Conference is concerned that Government proposals for the main line railway and the actions of London Underground in slashing staff numbers will worsen passenger services through the loss of thousands of frontline workers from trains, stations, ticket offices and safety-critical infrastructure and operational roles.

RMT's Council of Executives has agreed to submit the following resolution to TUC Women's Conference 2012:

With the announcement that peace talks with the Taliban are contemplated, women’s rights have apparently been forgotten. The treatment of women by the Taliban government was a contravention of their human rights.

RMT London Transport region is running a 2-day course for women RMT representatives and RMT women who want to get more active in the union.

• DATES - two Tuesdays : 17th and 31st January 2012
• TIME - 9.30am – 4.30pm
• PLACE - WEA Learning Centre, 96 – 100 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4TP

We are running the course in conjunction with the Workers' Educational Association, accredited by the TUC.

The following resolution submitted by TFL No1 Branch was carried unanimously at the October 27th meeting of the Regional Council.

No to hate crime campaign 17-24-30.org are a non-profit making organisation that have been running vigils in Trafalgar square in October for the last two years. They are currently going through the process to achieve charitable trust status.

This region notes the importance of a collective stand against all forms of hate crime and the hard work done by 17-24-30.org to date.

This region resolves publicise the 17-24-30.org and the affiliation form.

The story of the RMT National Women's Advisory Committee and the vital role that it plays in promoting women's issues.

This course is for all reps who would like an opportunity to look at women’s health and safety issues in the workplace.

It will run for 3 consecutive Tuesdays; 1st, 8th and 15th November 2011, 9.30a.m - 4.30p.m at WEA Trade Union Learning Centre, 96 – 100 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4TP. (Map.)

The centre is a short walk from Old Street, Moorgate and Liverpool Street tube stations, Shoreditch stations and on lots of bus routes.

Council of Executives decision:

That we fully support the resolution and note our support and affiliation to End Violence Against Women campaign. We instruct the General Secretary to bring to the Equal Rights Sub-Committee a model policy for our Lead Officers to obtain nationwide.

Further, a suitable article for RMT News be drafted by EVAW concentrating on our members' experiences. Reference should be made in the article to the experiences mentioned in the AGM debate and also to the impact of the cuts on women's refuges.

Council of Executives decision:

That we note the resolution and agree to donate £100 to both the Merseyside Women Against the Cuts and London Women Against the Cuts.

An article is to be placed in RMT News and write to women on the NWAC asking if they are aware of such campaigns. In addition, the latest TUC briefing on this is to be sent and placed on our website, along with this resolution.

• RMT women
• Advice, support and information for women workers
• Campaigning for women's rights