Palestine Solidarity Campaign conference

4th October 2019

Dear Colleagues

Solidarity with Palestine: Next steps for the UK Trade Union movement

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) has called a conference Solidarity with Palestine: Next steps for the UK Trade Union movement on Saturday 12th October at Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA.

The conference runs from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

RMT is affiliated to PSC and we would encourage branches and members to attend and support this event.

Full details and to register visit PSC's website here:

Finsbury Park branch Night Tube lone working dispute update

Submitted by Admin on 4 October, 2019 - 14:00
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Subject: LONE WORKING, NIGHT TUBE STAFF – LONDON UNDERGROUND

That we note the report from the Lead Officer that the company have conceded all our issues of dispute.

We instruct the General Secretary to close the file and advise the company we are no longer in dispute.

Congratulations to our members, representatives, branches and the Lead Officer; and all are urged to remain vigilant.

Members to be advised by email & text.

Piccadilly Line West, Finsbury Park Branches & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.

Piccadilly Night Tube concerns

Submitted by Admin on 4 October, 2019 - 13:50

Subject: MEAL RELIEF POINT, ARNOS GROVE DEPOT – LONDON UNDERGOUND

We instruct the General Secretary to place an updated report back in front of this NEC; and to combine this file to create a new file: “ Night Tube Issues – Piccadilly Line.”

Piccadilly & District Line West, Finsbury Park branches & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.

Wilson James members win recognition agreement

Submitted by Admin on 4 October, 2019 - 13:47

Subject: RECOGNITION – WILSON JAMES

That we congratulate our members, DLR Branch and the Organisation Unit for securing this recognition agreement.

We instruct the General Secretary to advise the company of our acceptance, and render our members and reps all assistance.

Members to be advised by email & text.

Docklands Light Railway Branch & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.

RMT prepares to ballot over dismissal of CSA

Submitted by Admin on 1 October, 2019 - 16:42
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Subject: DISMISSAL, MEMBER, CSA, PICCADILLY CIRCUS AREA – LONDON UNDERGROUND

That we note the resolution and share the concerns of our Bakerloo Line Branch around the arbitrary discounting of evidence and severity of sanction in comparison to
similar cases.

We therefore instruct the General Secretary to pursue the following course of defensive actions should our member’s coming appeal not result in his reinstatement; in line with the resolution:

RMT congratulates members on 3.4% pay rise offer

Submitted by Admin on 1 October, 2019 - 16:25

Subject: RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE – ISS (KAD SECURITY CONTRACT)

That we note the report on file, and that our workplace representative has consulted the members and the Lead Officer recommends acceptance of the offer which constitutes a
3.4% rise in pay across various grades.

We congratulate our members, representatives, DLR Branch, Lead Officer and Ray Shackleton for obtaining this deal.

We instruct the General Secretary to advise the company of our acceptance.

Members to be advised by email & text.

Central Line RMT reps secures drivers above 'minimum numbers agreement'

Submitted by Admin on 1 October, 2019 - 16:22

Subject: BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, CENTRAL LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND

That we note the meeting with Drivers Local and Functional Representatives took place, and that it was reported that:

  • An extra 20 surplus requirements positions have been allocated to ease staffing issues.
  • A guarantee of a minimum 15 extra surplus requirements positions to the 2009 agreement will be maintained by the company.

It was reported that progress made at talks is taking a while to filter down due to resistance from local management.

Victoria Line dispute discussions continue

Submitted by Admin on 1 October, 2019 - 16:19

Subject: BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, VICTORIA LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND

That we note the meeting with Drivers Local and Functional Representatives took place, and that discussions are ongoing with local meetings with the company.

It was agreed that members of the Trains Functional Council will also continue to address this matter with the company, and report on progress to the Lead Officer in
early October.

We instruct the General Secretary to place an updated report in front of this NEC.