LUL Dispute - Update

Dear colleagues,

Having listened carefully to your representatives on 6th July 2009, it was unanimously felt that London Underground's offer in regards to pay did not meet our aspirations. More importantly, LUL were still refusing to abide by cast iron agreements on no compulsory redundancies and breaking other agreements.

Furthermore, bullying and victimisation of RMT reps and activists was continuing and therefore we could not reach a settlement until all these issues were resolved. We have called for immediate talks at ACAS with a view to resolving all the issues by 29th July 2009. We have requested a further reps meeting on 30th July 2009 to discuss any progress made. (See attached letter to Gerry Duffy).

If we are unable to reach a negotiated settlement we will be forced to continue with the industrial action which you supported so well last month. This will of course be a last resort as LUL have now got weeks to come to the table and discuss a sensible resolution to the dispute with us. I reiterate that we never ask you to take action lightly and that your no compulsory redundancy deal is your guarantee of a job in this time of recession.

Yours sincerely

Steve Hedley Regional Organiser