In the news: RMT announce strikes over pay, Night Tube and 'Fit for the Future'

Submitted by Admin on 12 January, 2016 - 15:14

The RMT has announced three further strike dates on the tube, and a 'week of action' on stations in ongoing disputes involving pay, Night Tube and the introduction of 'Fit for the Future' on stations, where bosses are trying to cut over 800 frontline workers and rip up agreements.

The RMT's determined action to fight for decent conditions for members has again made front pages in the press.

Upfront January 2016 Trains Newsletter - Strikes Announced

Submitted by Admin on 12 January, 2016 - 14:54

Upfront is the RMT Newsletter for London Underground train drivers. You can downkoad it below and distribute it to your colleagues, or share it on social media.  In this edition:

  • STRIKES CALLED AS MANAGEMENT SMASH PAY TALKS AND IGNORE TRAIN AGREEMENTS

  • Strike dates

  • Broken Agreements

  • The choice is clear

STRIKES CALLED AS MANAGEMENT SMASH PAY TALKS AND IGNORE TRAIN AGREEMENTS

RMT announce new strike dates over tube cuts and Night Tube

Submitted by Admin on 11 January, 2016 - 14:48

RMT confirms programme of action on London Underground over pay, Night Tube and job cuts.

Tube union RMT today confirmed that its executive has agreed to a wide ranging programme of industrial action across London Underground grades in two separate disputes over pay and night tube and the plans to bulldoze through massive cuts to station staffing numbers early next month.

On pay and night tube ALL grades called out follows

RMT back junior doctors' strike

Submitted by Admin on 11 January, 2016 - 14:25

Transport union RMT pledges full support for junior doctors’ industrial action

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said:
 
“RMT stands in full support of our junior doctors as they prepare to take industrial action in defence of the basic principle of decent working conditions for NHS staff who work round the clock saving lives.
 
“RMT members are urged to join the picket lines at their local hospital tomorrow to show solidarity with the junior doctors at this crucial point in their fight for justice.
 

Regional Organiser recommends more industrial action over tube cuts

Submitted by Admin on 7 January, 2016 - 23:58

Every Job Matters /Fit for future update from RMT Regional Organiser John Leach

Dear members,

Today I met LUL with senior stations reps to discuss the above. We all know that we have been in months of talks, there have been strikes and the proposal Fit for Future: Stations has been linked to all members pay for 2015 and beyond.