News, reports and information for RMT members who work for London Underground Ltd
The strike dates below have been changed. Latest details here -https://www.rmtlondoncalling.org.uk/content/new-strike-dates-central-and...
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TUBE UNION RMT has announced strike action by Train Operators working on the Central and Victoria lines arising from a breakdown in industrial relations in two separate ongoing disputes.
Subject: BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, VICTORIA LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the Lead Officer and our Negotiations Team have reviewed the lack of progress made by the company on this matter along with correspondence from the company which is unsatisfactory; and are recommending strike action should be called.
Accordingly; we instruct all affected members to take industrial action in the form of a strike by not booking on for shifts commencing between:
SUBJECT: BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, CENTRAL LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the Lead Officer and our representatives have reviewed the lack of progress made by the company on this matter along with correspondence from the
company which is unsatisfactory; and are recommending strike action should be called.
Accordingly; we instruct all affected members to take industrial action in the form of a strike by not booking on for shifts commencing between:
Subject: PAY, TERMS & CONDITIONS, PROTECTION STAFF – MORSONS AND CLESHARS (LU CONTRACTS)
That we note the report from the Lead Officer, and instruct the General Secretary to arrange an urgent meeting between the workplace representatives, the Lead Officer, Senior Assistant General Secretary and members of the NEC in attendance.
Members to be advised by email & text.
Bob Crow’s Branch and the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.
That we note the Lead Officer has consulted the representatives regarding the lack of progress by management on this issue; and our members need protection from the excessive noise where these poor track conditions exist.
Therefore, we instruct the General Secretary to ballot all Train Operators and Operator Instructors on the Jubilee, Central, Victoria and Northern Lines for industrial action for action short of a strike; namely:
RMT representatives met London Underground management today at ACAS.
Significantly, LUL management has now agreed that they share RMT’s aspiration to reduce working hours for all LUL staff.
LUL management made a revised verbal offer, to be confirmed in writing:
Subject: EXCESSIVE TRACK NOISE - LUL
That we note the correspondence on file from the Lead officer in relation to the company’s unsatisfactory response, and we instruct the General Secretary to arrange a meeting asap of all affected Train Operator H&S reps, the Trains Safety Council, Lead Officer, Senior Assistant General Secretary and members of the NEC in attendance.
Members to be advised by email & text.
Relevant branches and the London Transport Regional Council.
Spare Turns Meal Break Victory for RMT
The dispute on the Central line is paying dividends for drivers across the combine. Following a massive Yes vote for strike action the RMT has been in talks about a number of issues, one of which is the unsafe and unfair practice of forcing spare drivers to have 2 meal breaks. This would usually involve taking a break as soon as a driver signs on followed by 5.15 of work and then
another break followed by more work.
The RMT invites Night Tube station workers to meet your reps at 2130 on the 23rd of August in the training room at Kings Cross St Pancreas station.
Have a look at the attached flyer for all the details.
RMT is demanding better pay and conditions for all London Underground workers. Come and discuss how this affects you, the latest developments in talks, and what action we can take to press our case.