RMT confirms 48 hours strike next week after massive vote for action on Docklands Light Railway

Submitted by Admin on 28 October, 2015 - 14:42

RAIL UNION RMT said today that staff across all grades on Keolis Amey Docklands Light Railway will strike for 48 hours next week  in a dispute over a range of serious unresolved issues that are wrecking industrial relations.
 
The announcement of action comes after talks failed to make any serious progress following the confirmation of a massive 92% vote to strike by RMT members last week.
 

RMT to prepare ballot for 'bullied and victimised' activist brother Hart

Submitted by Admin on 28 October, 2015 - 11:50

We note the report of the Lead Officer and we also note the GGC decision of the 28/05/15 that we would prepare a ballot for strike action if Bro Hart receives a disciplinary warning for carrying out trade union activities.

Bro Hart has been bullied and victimised since this date and now faces dismissal on trumped up charges that are related to his activities based on standing firm in defence of agreed and legitimate trade union activities.

Would you like to be an RMT rep or branch officer?

Submitted by Janine on 28 October, 2015 - 11:17

It is that time of year when we open nominations for RMT representatives and branch officers in the Central Line East branch area.

Everyone who is elected will receive training and support from the union in carrying out the role.

The successful candidates will hold the post from 1 January until 31 December 2016, and may stand for reelection next year.

Nominations for all these posts are now open.

The nomination forms for London Underground Ltd RMT reps are attached to this post.

Kill the bill: protect the right to strike - TUC mass rally and lobby of Parliament – 2nd November 2015.

Submitted by jubileesc on 26 October, 2015 - 17:21

Dear Colleagues,

KILL THE BILL: PROTECT THE RIGHT TO STRIKE - TUC MASS RALLY and LOBBY OF PARLIAMENT – 2nd NOVEMBER 2015

BRING FLAGS, BANNERS AND PEOPLE FOR A HUGE RMT TURN OUT.

All south of England Branches are urged to do everything within their capability to ensure a maximum turn out for the mass rally and lobby of Parliament that will take place on MONDAY 2nd November 2015 from 11.30

Branches can legitimately use their Branch Political funds to ensure this so please start acting now.

RMT outraged as TfL stick machine in front of memorial

Submitted by Admin on 26 October, 2015 - 12:22

RMT outraged as TFL sticks automatic currency machine in front of 7/7 memorial at Kings Cross.

TUBE UNION RMT today demanded immediate action from TFL to remove an automatic currency machine from directly in front of the memorial to victims of the 7/7 bombings at Kings Cross station.

Tube staff are furious that the memory of those who died and were injured, and the personal risks that tube staff themselves took in the ‎rescue operation, is being tarnished in such a disgraceful and cynical fashion.

DLR members furious as bosses try to bulldoze in worst working practices

Submitted by Admin on 24 October, 2015 - 04:40

RAIL UNION RMT confirmed today that over 300 staff across all grades on Keolis Amey Docklands Light Railway have voted by massive majorities for both strike action and action short of a strike in a dispute over a range of serious unresolved issues that are wrecking industrial relations.

Over 92% voted to strike with an even larger majority for action short of a strike.
 
The key issues at the heart of the dispute are:
 

LU Stations and the 4 Day Week

Submitted by Jared on 22 October, 2015 - 16:13

The General Secretary has written to all RMT members on LU to explain that LU has made it clear that all staff covered by the pay offer can discuss the specifcs of a compressed working week at functional level.

I would like to make it clear that the longer shifts that would be necessary for a four day week are already possible within our stations framework and this is why no refferendum of station staff is taking place.