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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

The RMT are pleased to advise you that we have some good news with regards to Brother Glen Hart.
Shortly Glen will be able to return to his normal duties in his job at work.
This is great news for Glen, the union and all of us. Justice and common sense has prevailed.
Solidarity wins

Following the announcement of the start of Night Tube, General Secretary Mick Cash said; “There are major unresolved issues in relation to the Tube Lines engineering workforce and it is imperative that the company now moves quickly to address the points at the core of that dispute and reaches a proper negotiated settlement with the union that doesn’t leave that essential group of workers disadvantaged on conditions and pensions.

Please note that the Met Craft Club will be meeting on Friday the 13th May and NOT Wednesday 11th May as previously advertised. The meeting venue is the same. For more info please email themetcraftclub@yahoo.co.uk

Apologies for any incovenience caused.

The Metropolitan Line currently run a craft club at Harrow on the Hill. You don't need to work on the Metropolitan Line or necessarily have any craft skills to join. Anybody is welcome. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 11th May in the meeting room at Harrow on the Hill between 12:00hrs and 15:30hrs. If you have any needles, crochet needles or yarn that you would like to bring along this would be extremely helpful, and any unwanted items which people would like to donate will be grately received.

Do you or anyone you know wish to become a Union Learning Rep? Neasden Branch currently has a vacancy for Union Learning Rep (Metropolitan South). If you're unsure what being a ULR entails, please read the attached document. This position is open to all grades. Nominations will be accepted at the next branch meeting on Wednesday 18th May.

• TUC Manifesto for Disability Equality is gaining support: unions are encouraged to endorse it and promote it
• We will press the Labour Party to endorse the Manifesto and include its demands in its own manifesto
• There is a model article about the Manifesto for trade union journals.

RMT London Transport Region

Assemble Clerkenwell Green 1130

RMT LT Region social event

Silver Cross Whitehall from 1500

LT Regional Council 28 April 1630

London Transport Regional Council 12 Pins Finsbury Park 1630 28 April

http://www.yelp.co.uk/map/the-twelve-pins-london

Reports from Regional Organiser John Leach 

The tragic death of Leon on Friday April 22 has shocked and saddened all of his friends and comrades in the RMT.

Here are a few thoughts and words from RMT members

There is a Facebook page dedicated to tributes to Leon and a page for donations.

https://www.facebook.com/Leon-Brumant-Memorial-Page-1593897454260338/

https://www.gofundme.com/2dzqfs5z

He's my brother - RIP Leon Brumant