Every Job Matters meeting

EVERY JOB MATTERS – DEFENDING JOBS ON LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/5)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/175/16, 22nd June 2016), members will recall the NEC decision to organise a Stations & Revenue Reps to discuss industrial action following the implementation of the “Fit for the Future” programme which is having a detrimental effect of members working lives with serious implications for their work-life balance. The arrangements for this meeting have now been finalised and are as follows:-

A message from Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to RMT members

Submitted by Admin on 19 July, 2016 - 17:02

Dear RMT member,

I am really grateful for the support of the RMT in my campaign to be re-elected as Leader of the Labour Party.

Let's unite and make sure we keep building a Labour Party that fights for the interests of the working class.

The rules set by the Labour Party state that if you were a member of the Labour Party before 12 January 2016 you get a vote in the leadership election.

RMT Tube reps sign letter backing Jeremy Corbyn

Submitted by Admin on 12 July, 2016 - 19:05

We, the undersigned RMT union reps on London Underground are appalled at the disgraceful campaign waged by members of the Parliamentary Labour Party to unseat Jeremy Corbyn as leader.

Jeremy Corbyn has long been a friend to the RMT, supporting our campaigns for social justice and for peace.

Jeremy was only recently elected with a massive majority, and his election has inspired a massive increase in party membership.

Jubilee South branch concerned about recent train tests on the line

Submitted by Admin on 10 July, 2016 - 15:48

Jubilee South branch have passed a motion highlighting our concerns following reports of testing on the Jubilee Line, whereby a train was alledgedly moved in engineering hours without the operator being required to 'activate' the cab with their key or to operate the manual control switch.

Branch officials and representatives are investigating the reports and preparing an action plan to respond to the issue.

The motion

Driverless testing on Jubilee Line.

TfL 2016 pay offer rejected by representatives

Submitted by Admin on 7 July, 2016 - 12:16
TfL logo and building

RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2016 – TFL (TFL/0001)

In line with union policy, a claim for an increase in pay and improved terms and conditions has been submitted. The Lead Officer has met with the company and the following offer has been tabled:-

  • ·         An initial offer of 0.75% of the pay bill (£225m) as a base pay rise to be distributed via the Pay for Performance arrangements for Pay Bands 1-3.

The offer equates to:-

TfL 2013/15 pay and conditions update

Submitted by Admin on 7 July, 2016 - 12:13

RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2013/15 – TFL (TFL/0001)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/243/15, 13th October 2015), I can report that TfL has imposed a pay award without agreement from the trade unions. Meetings between the Company and the Union’s negotiating team are now being scheduled and I shall report back any further developments as they arise.