RMT branches to discuss affiliation to Labour Party

Submitted by Admin on 29 June, 2017 - 21:59

RMT AGM agrees to consultation with Branches and Regions on question of Labour Party affiliation.

General Secretary Mick Cash said;

"In light of the changes to the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership RMT's AGM has decided that the time is right to undertake a consultation with our members on the issue of Labour Party affiliation ‎with a report back to a Special General Meeting.

London Bridge 3 dispute update

Submitted by Admin on 29 June, 2017 - 01:46

DISCIPLINARY, L. CORNELL, S. SOUISSI & D. SHARP – LONDON BRIDGE – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/4/4)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/247/17, 14th June 2017), following a meeting with the Lead Officer, Reps and Branch Officials yesterday, the National Executive Committee has taken the decision to suspend the industrial action short of a strike at London Bridge however, we remain in dispute and will continue to support our three members through all means possible.  

Video: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn joins RMT Annual General Meeting

Submitted by Admin on 27 June, 2017 - 13:23

Jeremy Corbyn tells RMT AGM in Exeter that Labour will repeal Tory rail privatisation act and legislate for public ownership.

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has told the AGM of transport union RMT in Exeter this afternoon that the next Labour Government will repeal the Tories' rail privatisation legislation to pave the way for public ownership.

Jeremy Corbyn said;

Watch the RMT Annual General Meeting live

Submitted by Admin on 27 June, 2017 - 12:42

RMT members can watch our Annuall General Meeting live.

To do so, click the link below and log in when prompted. Shortly after the live broadcast, the video will be available to watch again at the same site.

RMT AGM 2017

You can log in with the same information you would use to log into www.rmt.org.uk. If you don't have an account or are unable to log in, have a look at this page for assistance.

RMT Upfront Late June 2017

Submitted by Admin on 22 June, 2017 - 15:51

RMT Upfront is a newsletter for London Underground drivers, from RMT activists and reps on the Tube.

In this edition:

  • Watergate Scandal
  • Station staff needed
  • A change too far
  • Dust committee up and running
  • Cab security
  • Night Tube

Please download and distribute the newsletter in your depot, or share it on social media.

Bakerloo News June 2017

Submitted by Admin on 21 June, 2017 - 14:00

Bakerloo News is the newsletter for Bakerloo Line trubw wokers from the RMT Bakerloo branch.

In this edition:

  • Tories’ anti-union laws scupper industrial action ballot

  • Grenfell Tower fire: working-class people killed by austerity

  • Labour election gains: keep fighting to kick out the Tories!

  • Women workers demand dignity in the workplace

  • Staffing level to increase as result of January strike

  • Early start on WTT43

  • Don’t let LU cut corners on safety

Report: First Ever RMT Disabled Members' Advisory Committee Meeting

Submitted by Janine on 17 June, 2017 - 21:46

The newly-formed RMT Disabled Members' Advisory Committee met for the first time on 14 June. This is a summary of its discussions.

 

TUC Report

RMT sent its largest ever delegation to the TUC Disabled Workers' Conference in May. Our motion on keeping guards on trains was passed unanimously. Several of our delegates contributed well to the debates. There will be a report in the next RMT News.