Support Petrit Mihaj

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 23 April, 2015 - 12:31

Petrit Mihaj v Sodexo

Support campaign to highlight treatment of RMT rep

Petrit Mihaj worked for global outsourcing giant Sodexo for 10 years, working in the catering department on Sodexo's contract with London Underground.

Following helping to organise the workforce, Petrit was subjected to disciplinary action and eventually was dismissed.

The union successfully brought tribunal claims on his behalf, establishing that Petrit had been unfairly dismissed for his trade union activities.

One day training course - recruitment/retention & organising. May 11 & June 1

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 22 April, 2015 - 20:21

One day course on recruitment,retention & organising.

As you know the Senior AGS Steve Hedley has made mapping of local areas a focus of RMT recruitment/retention.
It would be hugely beneficial if local reps are able to take up the opportunity to participate on these courses.
We intend to run courses throughout the year and are hoping all local reps/activists are able to take part.
Paid release from the employer should be requested as we have a statutory right for paid training.
Should they refuse the RMT will cover loss of earnings.

MEETING CANCELLED!

Submitted by jubileesc on 22 April, 2015 - 16:06

Due to refurbishment of The Torch, the pub is currently closed and unfortunately this months branch meeting has had to be cancelled. Apologies to those who came to attend, but we were expecting the pub to be open. Please watch this space for details of next months meeting.

Pay talks update

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 22 April, 2015 - 10:33

To all RMT members on LUL

Today myself and senior reps met LUL directors to continue our discussions on pay in LUL for 2015.

For 5 hours of talks we forcefully made the case for a decent pay offer and also a good night tube deal for ALL EFFECTED LUL EMPLOYEES.Despite this no new offer was made by the company . The talks have adjourned now and will reconvene next Monday 27th .

Also I have requested the release of all of our reps across LUL in all functions for a report back and discussion on Wednesday 6th May (this has not been agreed by mangment yet)

Central Line Suspended As Engineers Train Derails

Submitted by rmtlondon on 21 April, 2015 - 14:09

On the news that an engineering train was derailed on the Central Line this morning, largest rail union RMT's General Secretary Mick Cash said: "RMT officials are seeking to obtain further information on the serious derailment on the Central Line last night. While the union seeks to establish the facts the incident once again throws under the spotlight the ever present issue of safety on the Underground for both staff and passengers alike."

RMT: Transport Cuts Give Thugs And Racists Green Light For Violence

Submitted by rmtlondon on 20 April, 2015 - 15:31

RMT on BTP conference on violence on transport services:

General Secretary Mick Cash said.

"‎The public should be under no illusions. The whole object of policy on our transport services at the moment is to axe staff and that gives a green light to thugs, drunks and racists to indulge in their violent, abusive and anti-social behaviour.

"From chopping guards off the trains, to closing ticket offices on London Underground to cutting staff on stations and platforms the whole austerity and profit driven agenda is turning our transport system into a thugs and criminals paradise.

Tube Failures Throw Spotlight On Boris's Looming Night Tube Chaos

Submitted by rmtlondon on 20 April, 2015 - 15:18

TUBE UNION RMT today warned Londoners that this mornings disruption arising from signalling breakdowns and train failures on the Piccadilly, Bakerloo and Jubilee lines are a reminder of the serious challenges that face the overstretched tube infrastructure and fleet – challenges that are set to be deepened by the planned night running service due to be introduced later this year.

Jubilee Line M Door Dispute Continues

Submitted by rmtlondon on 19 April, 2015 - 14:58

Management are still pushing to introduced a new procedure for when a rear M door alarm activates – proceeding to the next station rather than investigating first.

We believe this is unsafe for a number of reasons. It is also an example of management’s attempts to dumb down our job by taking away the need for a train operator.