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RMT in dispute with Interserve on London Underground over reorganisation

Submitted by Admin on 16 June, 2016 - 01:42

JOB DESCRIPTIONS – INTERSERVE (LUL CONTRACT) (LUL/14/1)
 
Further to my previous Circular (IR/144/16, 19th May 2016), a further meeting took place with the Company to discuss the reorganisation of Interserve’s LUL stations contract, which Interserve stated is due to an LUL directive which will affect all grades in Station Cleaning.
 

SADIQ KHAN:WHAT ABOUT THE CLEANERS?

RMT DEMANDS FOR OUR CLEANERS

* Dignity & respect 

*cleaners bought back in house

*£10 per hour

*Travel passes

pay on time, in full, no excuses

* direct employment : no agencies

Low paid workers in London are the most vulnerable to the exploitation of contracting out.

The RMT demand a Labour Mayor brings a halt to the profiteering and abuse of London's workers by private contractors on London Underground.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS – INTERSERVE (LUL CONTRACT) & CLEANERS DEMO AT CITY HALL JUNE 23 @ 0900

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 24 May, 2016 - 11:53

A copy of a new contract that Interserve intend to introduce for staff on its LUL contract has recently been received and an initial consultation process has commenced. To date, one meeting has taken place with the Company and the Lead Officer has already had cause to write to Interserve to insist that there is no implementation until the consultation process has concluded. The Union will continue to monitor this situation.
The RMT are to hold a demo to bring the wider issues of cleaners on LUL straight to the Mayors. doorstep

June 23 0900 City Hall

RMT insist Interserve doesn't implement new contract whilst consultation continues

Submitted by Admin on 19 May, 2016 - 23:04

JOB DESCRIPTIONS – INTERSERVE (LUL CONTRACT) (LUL/14/1)

A copy of a new contract that Interserve intend to introduce for staff on its LUL contract has recently been received and an initial consultation process has commenced. To date, one meeting has taken place with the Company and the Lead Officer has already had cause to write to Interserve to insist that there is no implementation until the consultation process has concluded. The Union will continue to monitor this situation and I will keep Branches advised of all further developments.

Docklands Light railway cleaners to strike

Submitted by Admin on 21 April, 2016 - 12:55

CHANGES TO CLEANING OPERATIONS – INTERSERVE FACILITIES (KEOLIS AMEY DOCKLANDS CONTRACT) (DLR/15/4)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/111/16, 14th April 2016), members are congratulated for an overwhelming ‘YES’ vote for taking strike action and action short of a strike. Following consultation with the DLR Branch and Lead Officer, the National Executive Committee has taken the decision to instruct all RMT Cleaner and Cleaning Supervisor members at Interserve (KAD) NOT TO BOOK ON FOR ANY SHIFTS THAT COMMENCE BETWEEN:-

Dockland Light Railway cleaners vote to strike

Submitted by Admin on 17 April, 2016 - 00:24

CHANGES TO CLEANING OPERATIONS – INTERSERVE FACILITIES (KEOLIS AMEY DOCKLANDS CONTRACT) (DLR/15/4)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/073/16, 17th March 2016), the ballot has concluded with members voting as follows:-

Question: Are you prepared to take strike action?

Total Votes Cast 34

Number Voting ‘Yes’ 33

Number Voting ‘No’ 1

Spoilt Papers 0

Question: Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?

Total Votes Cast 34

Number Voting ‘Yes’ 30

Number Voting ‘No’ 1

Spoilt Papers 3