What is a National Executive Committee decision?

This article is an 'executive decision' which has been written by the RMT National Executive Committee. The National Executive is the union's governing body in between AGMs. Its decisions set out what the union will do on a particular issue.

These decisions can often be brief, and may be one of several passed over a period of time. To get a better understanding or find out more information about what the RMT is doing, speak to your rep or attend your branch or Regional Council meeting.

Olympic Recognition And Reward – Carlisle Cleaning & Security On DLR

From General Secretary Bob Crow

The above matter has been considered again by the General Grades Committee and has taken the following decision:-

“We note the report from our Regional Organiser and correspondence from our Branch Secretary. We congratulate our members for the action they have taken so far, and instruct the General Secretary to conduct a new ballot for strike action and industrial action short of strike action, in pursuit of our demands for agreements (with implementation dates) on the issues of: a substantial pay rise to at least the London Living Wage; sick pay; overtime rate; allocation of overtime; days in lieu; better roster system; weekly working hours; uniform issue; zero-hour contracts; third party agreement; consistent bank holiday pay; free travel; and job security.

We instruct the General Secretary to send a personal letter to all members involved, explaining the issues and urging them to vote yes.

We rename this file IMPROVING PAY AND CONDITIONS – CARLISLE CLEANING & SECURITY (DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY). London Transport Regional Council and branches to be advised.”

I am currently acting in accordance with the above decision and will update branches on further developments.

What is a National Executive Committee decision?

This article is an 'executive decision' which has been written by the RMT National Executive Committee. The National Executive is the union's governing body in between AGMs. Its decisions set out what the union will do on a particular issue.

These decisions can often be brief, and may be one of several passed over a period of time. To get a better understanding or find out more information about what the RMT is doing, speak to your rep or attend your branch or Regional Council meeting.