Reports On The Dangers Of Shift Work

Submitted by rmtlondon on 9 August, 2015 - 20:57

There have been several reports and investigations recently looking at the dangers of working shifts and at night time. This issue is already important for tube workers who can do shifts around the clock, but as tube bosses plan for the service to go 24 hours this becomes even more salient.

Recent reports suggest a number of issues such as depression, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, greater risk of injury and possibly cancer.

TUC Report

New Venue For Bakerloo Branch Meetings

Submitted by rmtlondon on 9 August, 2015 - 20:28

Please be aware that the Bakerloo Branch meetings have a new venue: The Royal Exchange PH, 26 Sale Place, Paddington, W2. (map)The nearest tube stations are Edgware Road (Bakerloo) and Paddington. Meetings will still be on the first Tuesday of the month at 16.00. All RMT members are welcome.

Regards

Jim McDaid
Bakerloo Branch Sec

Solid Strike Sends Clear Message To Tube Bosses And Mayor Johnson

Submitted by rmtlondon on 7 August, 2015 - 13:58

Rock solid tube action sends out clearest possible message that issues must now be addressed.

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;

"The action is absolutely solid on London Underground ‎across all unions, all grades and all lines and depots. That sends out the clearest possible message to Boris Johnson and his tube bosses that they must now take the staff grievances seriously and get back into genuine and meaningful talks.

RMT Calls For Meeting With London Mayor On Tube Dispute

Submitted by rmtlondon on 7 August, 2015 - 13:53

With Boris Johnson taking direct control of Night Tube dispute RMT calls for urgent meeting
‎With Boris Johnson taking direct control of Night Tube dispute RMT calls for urgent meeting

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;

"It has become clear from the media coverage over the past forty eight hours that Boris Johnson has taken direct control of the current tube dispute.

Picket Locations for Strike Action This Thursday

Submitted by jubileesc on 4 August, 2015 - 21:24

Members are advised that strike action will commence as planned this Wednesday 5th August.

Train Operators are advised not to book on for any duties between 21.00 on Wednesday 5th August and 20.59 on Thursday 6th August
All other grades are advised not to book on for any shifts between 18.30 on Wednesday 5th August and 18.29 Thursday 6th August.

Would all Neasden Reps/Activists who will be picketing please contact Branch Chairman Adam Evans on 07890 056868 to let him know your proposed picket locations.

Train Drivers Notice: Second Strike Over Pay & Night Tube

Submitted by rmtlondon on 4 August, 2015 - 01:28
  • You can download this newsletter below, print it out and distribute it in your depot

“We’ve just had the most effective strike on the underground in 15 years, we can hardly follow that by accepting a worse offer than the one we went on strike over”. These were the wise words of one of the delegates to the reps’ meeting held at Unity House on Monday. The reps’ meeting followed a session at ACAS on Friday July 31st where LUL proposed a final, final offer for wages and Night Tube (NT).