RMT deeply concerned by Overground proposals

Submitted by Admin on 28 September, 2017 - 19:09

We note the report from the Lead Officer on file.

We are deeply concerned about London Overground’s proposals, which could see the elimination of ticket offices across their network. Our experience in the past shows that, despite promises to the contrary, the closure of ticket offices leads to the wholesale destaffing of stations with serious consequences for safety and security.

We are also aware that these proposals are being mapped out against the background of massive central Government cuts to the TFL budget and those cuts could shape the eventual package.

RMT Upfront September 2017: Health and Safety news

Submitted by Admin on 26 September, 2017 - 22:11

RMT Upfront is the newsletter for Tube drivers from RMT activists.  In this health and safety edition:

  • Terrorist attack at Parson’s Green, management response highlights shortcomings
  • Not HOT, and what’s WHAT?
  • Flash & dash rehashed
  • Role out of training is not good enough
  • Radios and suspect packages
  • SPAD Rule Amalgamation
  • Cab Security

Please distribute the newsletter in your workplace and share it online.

RMT alarmed at TfL programme of job and financial cuts

Submitted by Admin on 26 September, 2017 - 21:17
TfL logo and building

TFL Transformation

We note the report from our Lead Officer and are alarmed at the programme of job and financial cuts TfL are soon to be embarking on, which will affect both our hardworking members and the service to the travelling public.

We submit the matter into our Southern Sub-Committee for examination and report.

Relevant Branches and the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.

Neasden Branch October Meeting - VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

Submitted by jubileesc on 26 September, 2017 - 16:01

Due to a change of dates for the Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham fixture at Wembley Stadium, the function room at The Torch Pub is no longer available on Wednesday 25th October, so the meeting will now be held on TUESDAY 24TH OCTOBER at 16:00 instead.

Apologies for this 2nd change in date, but as you can appreciate this was completely out of our hands.

Nominations for Functional Positions will take place at this branch meeting so please make every effort to attend.

RMT Upfront: Danny Davis Special

Submitted by Admin on 26 September, 2017 - 00:48

RMT Upfront is the newsletter for London Underground drivers from RMT activists.  In this special edition focusing on the case of train driver Danny Davis:

  • Danny Davis Reinstated, Fight continues to get him back on the front of a train
  • The Incident
  • Danny Reinstated
  • CCTV obscured
  • The ballot results
  • Trains meeting report

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Meeting called to discuss TUPE transfer of workers from Tube Lines to London Underground

Submitted by Admin on 22 September, 2017 - 15:21

PROPOSED TUPE TRANSFER OF AP JNP FROM TUBE LINES TO LONDON UNDERGROUND LTD (formerly Termination of Amey Maintenance Contract – Tube Lines AP JNP)

We note the correspondence from the company dated 14th September 2017 and instruct the General Secretary to place a report before this NEC.

Further, we instruct the General Secretary to arrange a meeting of all infrastructure, maintenance and engineering reps from London Underground BCV, SSL and JNP AP with the Lead Officer, Senior Assistant General Secretary and NEC members.

Uber licence to operate in London not renewed

Submitted by Admin on 22 September, 2017 - 14:53

TAXI UNION RMT today welcomed Transport for London's ruling that Taxi app firm Uber will not be issued with a private hire operator licence renewal.

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said:

“Uber has consistently failed to reach acceptable standards of service, safety and security and we applaud this decision which is a victory for passengers and also a vital step in protecting the livelihoods of the skilled and experienced London taxi drivers who are being unfairly undercut by Uber.