Staff Assaulted: RMT Demands Action On London Bridge Chaos

Submitted by rmtlondon on 11 March, 2015 - 15:25

RMT demands action over assaults on staff in London Bridge chaos
RAIL UNION RMT has today written to three train operators, Southern, Southeastern and Thameslink, along with Network Rail, demanding urgent action over assaults and abuse of staff caught in the crossfire of the continuing chaos at London Bridge. Staff have been threatened, had hot coffee thrown over them and been spat at as passengers take out their anger on the station workforce.

Taxi Union RMT Demands End to "Chaotic" Government Mismanagement of Driver Licenses

Submitted by rmtlondon on 11 March, 2015 - 15:20

TAXI UNION RMT has today written to the Government to demand an end to the chaotic mismanagement of driver licensing which the union says is putting members livelihoods at risk at a time when the trade is coming under unprecedented pressure and attacks.

A licence to operate a taxi is issued by the driver’s local authority. As part of being licensed, taxi drivers are required to have their good character verified via an enhanced criminal records check.

East Ham branch send message of support for Karen Guyott - no reinstatement:no surrender

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 10 March, 2015 - 21:41

“This Branch is appalled by the unfair dismissal of Sister Karen Guyott on the basis of her epilepsy. This Branch offers a message of solidarity to Karen at this difficult time and would like to offer our assistance in any way possible”

Jubilee South Upfront News March 2015

Submitted by rmtlondon on 10 March, 2015 - 14:41

This is the latest edition of 'Jubilee South Train Drivers Newsletter' with news and information for RMT train drivers based at Stratford and North Greenwich.

In this edition:

  • Pay Talks Update – RMT Calls For Substantial Rise
  • Strike Called In McGuigan Dispute
  • Go back To Check M Door Alarms
  • Car Park Changes
  • Sacked For Being Epileptic
  • Night Tube
  • Age Medicals

TUSC Election Campaign

Dear Comrades

Thank you to those of you who have already agreed to support one or more of the campaign events.

Dates, times and venues of Campaign Events in Harrow East are as follows:

Tuesday 10th March
11:00AM – 1:00PM
Street Stall: Raising Awareness of Voter Registration, handing out leaflets, petition about minimum wage £10 p/h, Building Council Housing, megaphone
Katie’s Statue, Harrow Town Centre, near NatWest & Greggs on St Ann’s Road
HA1 2AD

Saturday 14th March
11:00AM – 1:00PM

Ballot for strike: Noel Roberts

Submitted by Lorna on 8 March, 2015 - 12:47

East Ham Branch have voted for a ballot for strike action in support of Noel Roberts, who was sacked despite being FULLY FIT. The resolution passed was as follows:

"Unfair dismissal Bro Noel Roberts
This Branch notes the unfair dismissal of Brother Noel Roberts. This Branch resolves to continue campaigning for his reinstatement. This Branch requests the GGC to call for a ballot for industrial action of all our members on the East Ham, Tower Hill and Embankment groups, with a view to moving to an all grades ballot in support of Bro Roberts' campaign for reinstatement"

Every Job Matters - Members Mass Meeting

TO ALL LUL INDUSTRIAL AND H&S REPRESENTATIVES AND ACTIVISTS

Dear Colleagues

EVERY JOB MATTERS – DEFENDING JOBS ON LONDON UNDERGROUND

Please be advised that at the behest of the General Grades Committee, RMT has organised a meeting open to all activists to discuss the possibility of further industrial action on LU in relation to fending jobs, services and conditions.

Although we have been unable to get agreement for your paid release you are nevertheless urged to make your own arrangements to attend.

The meeting details are as follows: