Blogs

An evening to remember Paul Robeson

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 9 October, 2016 - 22:18

A great initiative from the BEMMAC to commemorate the life of one of our finest - Mr Paul Robeson

A legendary character in the workers struggle whose songs inspired us and in times of need consoled us.

I recall at the funeral of Brian Munro, Robesons recital of Joe Hill was not only emotionally moving but also challenging to us all. I personally felt this was a demand from Brian that RMT reps go on to organise.

Paul Robeson will mean many things to many people.

Support for industrial action

Submitted by jubileesc on 5 October, 2016 - 18:32

Station staff members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Unions (RMT) will be balloted for strike action and action short of strike action in an on-going battle over job numbers, the critical safety role of control rooms, forced displacement of staff, grading and a crisis resulting from London Undergrounds closure of ticket offices

Neasden Branch Meeting change of dates for November and December.

Submitted by jubileesc on 1 October, 2016 - 19:38

Due to Tottenham Hotspur playing their Champions League games at Wembley Stadium the following Neasden branch meetings have been rescheduled.

The November Branch meeting which was scheduled for Wednesday 2nd will now take place on Thursday 3rd.

The December (Christmas) Branch Meeting which was scheduled for Wednesday 7th will now take place on Friday 9th.

These meetings will take place at the usual venue - The Torch Pub in Wembley Park.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Disability Officer's report to September Regional Council meeting

Submitted by Janine on 29 September, 2016 - 16:06

Contact me: j.booth@rmt.org.uk

1. Disabled People Against Cuts held a week of action to coincide with the Paralympic Games. During the week, DPAC attended our Southern Rail picket line. Disabled campaigners have compiled a report alleging that Southern's plans to remove guards breach the Equality Act in making its services less accessible to disabled passengers.

2. I have spoken about disability issues at several branch meetings, in our region and beyond, and am happy to speak at more.