The Night Tube Negotiations – An RMT Drivers’ Discussion Document

Submitted by rmtlondon on 1 April, 2015 - 17:13

Since Mayor Johnson first announced his plans to introduce Night Tube (NT) on Fridays and Saturdays back in November 2013, the question in every mess room and canteen has been about how, exactly, is it going to work? Whilst business leaders hailed the opportunity to “boost businesses, jobs and leisure opportunities in London’s vibrant night-time economy” drivers just wanted to know if it would be safe and how we will be fairly compensated for the increasingly anti-social working hours.

Station Locations for Fit for the Future Announced: How to Review & Appeal your Location

Submitted by Jared on 31 March, 2015 - 10:52

LU has sent out displacement notices to members. Moves are due to take place in 2016.
At first glance it looks like around 1000 station staff have been forcbly dispplaced when they had preferenced reaining on their current areas. Ths is about 25% of all station staff.
Please download the new SFC News and distribute it as widely as possible.
There is a also a poster to download i word format. Local reps should insert their contact details and make sure it goes to every station on their group.

Dispute Materials: Reinstate Clara

Submitted by rmtlondon on 28 March, 2015 - 20:31

Clara Osagiede, RMT cleaners’ secretary on London Underground, has been dismissed from her job for the crime of fighting for workplace justice for London’s transport cleaners.

Bosses at Interserve – a private contractor that LU use for cleaning – concocted a series of spurious charges in order to get rid of an activist who is a thorn in their side.

Interserve is a company with an appalling record on industrial relations across all their contracts in the railway industry which exploits their low-paid workers for as much profit as they can.

London Day Of Action Against Tube Cuts Solidly Supported By Passengers

Submitted by rmtlondon on 28 March, 2015 - 15:09

A day of action against tube cuts on Friday (27th March) was solidly supported by passengers and Londoners, with thousands of leaflets distributed from stations across London. RMT and campaign group Hands Off London Transport, jointly organised the day which was joined by dozens of reps and activists from the RMT union, HOLT group and supporters.

London Transport Region Executive Report, March 2015

Submitted by rmtlondon on 27 March, 2015 - 09:29

LTRC REPORT 26th MARCH 2015
 
 
DLR
There will be a ballot of all members including Interserve members to reject pay offer and take industrial action
 
TRANSFER POLICY
T&P Policy LUL not adhering to policy as part of Fit For The Future attacks on staff. This has been referred to Ad Hoc Directors and we will be seeking legal advice to defend our members disadvantaged by this flouting of T&P Policy.
 
RATES OF PAY THALES
There will be a referendum on the offer from the company.
 
INTERSERVE BALLOT