RMT Calls Meeting Over Dismissal of Interserve Members

Submitted by rmtlondon on 26 July, 2015 - 15:35

BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – INTERSERVE (LUL SSL/BCV CONTRACT) (LUL/14/2)

A resolution has been received from Finsbury Park Branch which is as follows: -

“Finsbury Park Branch calls on the General Secretary to conduct a ballot for industrial action among our Interserve cleaning members on LUL to deal with systematic deductions of pay from our members and routine harassment and dismissal of our members.”

RMT Executive Endorses Branch Motion Calling for Four Day Working Week on Tube

Submitted by rmtlondon on 26 July, 2015 - 15:19

EVERY JOB MATTERS – DEFENDING JOBS ON LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/5) Further to my previous Circular (IR/170/15, 17th July 2015) the General Grades Committee has considered and endorsed a resolution from Neasden Branch concerning our ongoing Every Job Matters dispute which is copied below in full.

 

Fleet 'Use of Agency Staff' Industrial Action Suspended as Agreement Reached

Submitted by rmtlondon on 26 July, 2015 - 14:44

Branches will be aware that we have been in dispute with London Underground over the plan to use of Agency staff to undertake training. This action by management was in breach of the Fleet Core Work Agreement and the training organisation agreement reached in discussions at ACAS. On top of this there had been a total lack of consultation over this important issue.

New Action Called In Pay And Night Tube Dispute

Submitted by rmtlondon on 26 July, 2015 - 14:36

Further to my previous Circular (IR/170/15, 17th July 2015), the union’s General Grades Committee yesterday considered the latest situation in our dispute with LUL over Pay and Night running. Firstly I wish to congratulate LUL members for their steadfast resolve and determination on the recent days of action. This magnificent show of solidarity sent a crystal clear message that members demand a decent offer to keep pay up with the cost of living and adequately compensates for the introduction of night running.

Tube Bosses Response At Tube Strike ACAS Talks 'Very Negative'

Submitted by rmtlondon on 22 July, 2015 - 18:01

To all RMT members in London Underground:

This morning myself and senior RMT stations reps met LUL, with the other unions at ACAS.

The first session dealt with Every Job Matters (Fit For Future Stations) We met management face to face and made a strong case for increasing jobs , no worsening of our rosters, protection for medically restricted staff, part timers, displacements, and so on. Essentially for many improvements for all grades effected.

The response was very negative.

Jeremy Corbyn MP Writes to RMT Members "Together We Can Win"

Submitted by rmtlondon on 22 July, 2015 - 14:47

Labour leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn has written to the RMT to express his gratitude at support from members. At the recent RMT AGM Corbyn's campaign to lead the Labour Party was unanimously supported by delegates.

Dear Colleague

I am really grateful for the support of RMT members. Working together with thousands of trade union members we can win this campaign for a better Labour Party that fights for the interests of the working class.

You can support my campaign for fairness and justice by