Negotiations are developing on a daily basis so I will wait until we have a clearer position before producing aanother SFC News. However, I know reps and members want to know how talks are going so here are some recent developments:
Neasden Branch is supporting GLENROY WATSON in his campaign for RMT National President. Please come along on Thursday 17th September at 18:00hrs to support Glenroy in his campaign at THE TWELVE PINS, 263 Seven Sisters High Road N4 2DE.
Protect the Right to Strike - Email Your MP
Our MPs will soon get their first chance to debate the government's Trade Union Bill, as it receives its second reading in the Commons. It's an important chance to raise early objections to this draconian legislation.
Please use this link to write to your MP to state your opposition to the Trade Union Bill:
https://secure.goingtowork.org.uk/page/speakout/will-your-mp-protect-the...
Further to our message of last week advising you of the reps meeting next Tuesday, please be advised of the following updates.
The reps meeting will be going ahead and the date remains Tuesday 15th September at 10.00 hours. What has changed is that management have since agreed to paid release of all representatives, subject to the normal service requirements.
London Transport Reg Council are organising various events in the upcoming weeks:
#RIGHT TO STRIKE
First up is a demo against the BIS Secretary Sajid Javid and an issuing of an injunction to him.
The demo is tomorrow September 9th at 1800 - follow link below for facebook event
He was elected on a majority of less than 38% - but strives to impose a threshold of 40% for Trade Union strike ballots
https://www.facebook.com/events/842189349235316/
There is a follow up demo on September 14 on the right to strike to coincide with the 2nd reading of the anti trade union bill.
Management have made widespread changes to their proposals on stations relating to both Night Tube and Fit for the Futre.
Your SFC reps and RMT officers are now taking part in further negotiations with LU in an effort to reach an acceptable way forward.
Please download the newsleter and distribute it in your area.
BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – KEOLIS AMEY DOCKLANDS (DLR/14/2)
I recently received correspondence from our DLR Branch Secretary, advising that a vote was taken at a recent Branch meeting for a ballot for industrial action over numerous issues, including allocation of duties, understaffing and bullying affecting our members working for Keolis Amey Docklands on the DLR.