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.

Admin Customer Charter

Submitted by Lorna on 22 September, 2017 - 13:04

At the latest MATS Functional Council (21/09/17), we raised issues around the Admin Customer Charter. To confirm, the document available is only a draft and has not been agreed by the unions. Management confirmed that this document is NOT to be used as a performance measure or in disciplinary action. They claim it is only guidance.

Night Tube and London Overground

Submitted by Janine on 20 September, 2017 - 22:15

On 15 September, TfL announced a restructuring of London Overground to reduce staff, close ticket offices, and run overnight service. This is on top of plans already afoot to withdraw Overground staff from Underground stations outside weekday peak hours.

These proposals will obviously have an impact on London Underground stations which interchange with London Overground, so RMT is insisting to LUL that it tells the union the details and discusses potential issues. Make sure that you talk to your RMT rep or go to your branch meeting to voice your concerns.

Night Tube staff - Don't face management alone: use your union rep!

Submitted by Janine on 20 September, 2017 - 15:03

Called to a Local Disciplinary Interview? Or a case conference? Got a meeting with management to discuss your Flexible Working application? Or your grievance? Make sure that an RMT representative comes with you!

Sometimes, Night Tube staff think that the union can not provide them with a representative because of Night Tube working hours. But the union can and will.

Newsnight September 2017

Submitted by Admin on 20 September, 2017 - 14:13

RMT Newsnight is news and information for Night Tube staff.  In this edition:

  • Dont face management alone - use your union rep
  • Piccadilly Line driver shortage
  • RMT branch meetings: You're welcome
  • London Overground

Please distribute in your workplace, and share online.

 

Branch Organising Day

Submitted by jubileesc on 19 September, 2017 - 20:56

Just a reminder that the Neasden Branch will be holding an organising event tomorrow morning (20th September) before the branch meeting. The day will commence at Harrow on the Hill at 11.00am, then move on to other locations in order to boost the union profile and to recruit new members. Please make every effort to attend.