RMT calls for unconditional Tube strike talks with mayor and LU bosses

Submitted by Admin on 3 January, 2024 - 18:13

TUBE UNION RMT today called on the London Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) to enter unconditional talks hosted by the conciliation service ACAS to avert strike action scheduled for later this week.

The union had been invited to talks with TfL earlier this week after London Underground workers backed rolling strike action by over 90 per cent against a below inflation pay offer.

The union also wants to see full staff travel facilities for all tube workers restored to prevent to the creation of a two-tier workforce.

RMT opposed to Tube instructor operator iPad trial

Submitted by Admin on 23 December, 2023 - 17:59

DEFENDING JOBS, PENSIONS & AGREEMENTS - LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/2)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/341/23, 15th November 2023), the Union has been in discussions with LUL regarding the Company's plans to introduce a trial of the use of iPads by Instructor Operators on LUL Trains.

This matter has been considered by the National Executive Committee and I have written to LUL to reiterate that RMT is opposed to any such trial of this nature and that the Union considers this move to be a step towards imposing Trains Modernisation.

6% pay offer accepted by Cable Car members

Submitted by Admin on 23 December, 2023 - 17:53

RATES OF PAY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2023 - DOPPELMAYR CABLE CAR (TFL/0001/DCC)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/341/23, 15th November 2023), further negotiations have now been held and the company has proposed an improved offer of 6% backdated to the pay anniversary of May 2023. This was discussed at a meeting of members last week at which a majority were clearly in favour of accepting. Additionally, representatives canvassed the opinions of those not in attendance and this also showed a majority in favour of accepting the deal.

DLR pay update

Submitted by Admin on 23 December, 2023 - 17:50

RATES OF PAY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2023 - KEOLIS AMEY DOCKLANDS (DLR/0001/KAD)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/352/23, 24th November 2023), and following talks with the Company at ACAS and the following revised offer has been received:

· A £2,000 underpin to the 5% consolidated proposal already made. The £1,000 non-consolidated payment remains 

End of year message from General Secretary Mick Lynch

Submitted by Admin on 23 December, 2023 - 17:48

Dear Members,

As we go in to the festive period and the turn of the year, I am writing to thank you for your continued membership of our Union and your on-going support for each other and our organisation.

To our dedicated Representatives, branch & regional officials, and activists - I pay tribute to your sheer hard work on behalf of the members, which keeps this union going every day of the year.

Tube strike called over pay offer that 'ignores members wishes'

Submitted by Admin on 21 December, 2023 - 15:47

21st December 2023

Dear RMT Members

RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2023 – LONDON UNDERGROUNDS - STRIKE ACTION CALLED 

On Friday last week, before the ballot had even closed, LUL advised us that it was ignoring any of your wishes and that the pay offer would be imposed in January. This has understandably been met with a furious response from you and your colleagues and your Reps have reported overwhelming support for a significant and immediate response.

Tube members vote YES for strike over pay

Submitted by Admin on 20 December, 2023 - 01:16

19th December 2023

Dear RMT Member,

Rates of Pay & Conditions of Service 2023 - London Underground

I write to advise you that the ballot has now closed and the result is as follows:-

Are you prepared to take strike action?

Number of individuals who were entitled to vote in the ballot: 9723

Number of votes cast in the ballot: 5334   

Number of individuals answering “Yes” to the question: 4827   

Number of individuals answering “No” to the question: 505

Tube Pay Dispute - Ballot Papers Are Out Today

Submitted by Admin on 21 November, 2023 - 19:50

BALLOT PAPERS OUT TODAY - VOTE 'YES' TO STRIKE OVER PAY

The Union has now advised London Underground that a dispute exists over its failure to table an acceptable pay offer, backdated to your anniversary date in April 2023. Your ballot papers will be posted out today so please look out for them arriving this week and make sure to return your ballot paper as soon as possible. The closing date for the ballot is Tuesday 19th December 2023.