I write to advise branches that the ballot results have been received from the scrutineer and are detailed below for your information.

Morden Traincrew Depot

Are you prepared to strike action?

Votes Cast 59
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 30
Number Voting ‘No’ 29
Spoilt Papers 0

Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?

Votes Cast 59
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 44
Number Voting ‘No’ 15
Spoilt Papers 0

High Barnet Traincrew Depot

Are you prepared to strike action?

Votes Cast 3
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 1
Number Voting ‘No’ 2
Spoilt Papers 0

Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?

Votes Cast 3
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 1
Number Voting ‘No’ 2
Spoilt Papers 0

East Finchley Traincrew Depot

Are you prepared to strike action?

Votes Cast 6
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 2
Number Voting ‘No’ 4
Spoilt Papers 0

Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?

Votes Cast 6
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 3
Number Voting ‘No’ 3
Spoilt Papers 0

Golders Green Traincrew Depot

Are you prepared to strike action?

Votes Cast 12
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 5
Number Voting ‘No’ 7
Spoilt Papers 0

Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?

Votes Cast 12
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 6
Number Voting ‘No’ 6
Spoilt Papers 0

Having viewed the ballot results the matter was considered by the General Grades Committee and the following decision was taken: -

“Following consultation with our Morden and Oval Branch, all members at Morden Traincrew depot are instructed not to book on for any duty that commences between 21.00 hours on Friday 17 December 2010 and 20.59 on Saturday 18 December 2010.”

I shall be sure to keep branches and members advised of developments.