We note the report from our Regional Organiser, that in practice, our level 2 and tier 2 reps for stations and revenue control (10 reps) and trains (6 reps) have full-time release; we note that additionally, there is a full-time-release representative for Upgrades for trains and for service control. In all other functions – engineering, fleet, MATS, and service control – level 2 and tier 2 representatives are released on an “as and when basis” which can amount to nearly full-time release in practice in some, but not all, cases.

We note that our LU Fleet branch has repeatedly raised concerns about reduction of release in its areas, and that one of our MATS representatives has expressed the view that there should be full-time release in this function.

We seek the views of our level 2 and tier 2 reps, and of branches with London Underground members, as to the effectiveness of the current arrangements for all functions – for both level/tier 2 and for local
representatives – and whether we wish to continue or amend them. Responses are to be placed in front of us.

London Transport Regional Council and branches to be advised.