Please downoad and distribute the latest SFC News, whch gives advice and info for FTC members.
RMT is calling for ALL FTC memberswho started after Aug 21 to now be made permanent as CSA1s.
We are also insisting on a fair review process to address unsatisfactory location outcomes for FTC members.
Your workmates on the " Vanguard groups" of Leytonstone and Central line east want you to know what is happening since Fit for the future (stations) was imposed on 7th Feb. This is what awaits you all unless we stand up to London Underground and demand better.
Please use the link to download the Attached document. read, download, print, email and circulate this as everyone needs to know whats in store
LU SAYS: GET SICK, GET SACKED
A former CSA, who "failed" their probation (i.e., was sacked) got their appeal decision last week; sacking upheld.
CHANGES TO CLEANING OPERATIONS – INTERSERVE FACILITIES (KEOLIS AMEY DOCKLANDS) (DLR/15/4)
Further to my previous Circular (IR/029, 5th February 2016), this matter has again been considered by the National Executive Committee, which has noted correspondence from the Branch advising of additional issues arising from Interserve’s implementation of changes to cleaning agreements as follows:-
BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, PICCADILLY LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/2)
As members may recall (Circular No. IR/236/15, 1st October 2015), we declared a dispute situation with LUL in September 2015 and balloted all Train Operator and Instructor Operator members for strike action and action short of a strike. This dispute was as a result of a catalogue of issues on the line including:-
TRACK PATROLLING, CLESHAR STAFF – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/1)
Further to my previous Circular (IR/029, 5th February 2016), discussions took place at ACAS last week and progress was made over LUL’s decision to train Cleshar staff to undertake Track Patrolling duties. As a result, the National Executive Committee took the decision to suspend the strike action which was due to commence on Friday 12th February.
RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AND NIGHT TUBE – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/0001)
New Work Shoes / boots
The new Uniform issue shoes / boots have been manufactured using pig skin. If, for ANY reason you don’t wish to wear these, then you can purchase your own shoes. Keep the receipt and Admin will refund you up to the value of £50. Any new shoes / boots must comply with the following guidelines -
This newsletter is for London Underground train drivers on the Piccadilly Line. Please share it with colleagues and print and display in depots on the line.
In this edition:
You can also read about the upcoming ballot on the line here.
This months Central line East Branch Newsletter: Click the link to read download. Details about Unfit for the future problems, pay referendum, Branch meeting dates Etc. If you can print a couple for your locations messroom please do.