Latest edition of RMT londoncalling - JWP update

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 30 September, 2014 - 11:49

Please download, print and distribute around your workplace

hard copies will be available from Unity House on Wednesday Oct.1 and at the reps meeting on Thursday Oct.2

EJM - Talks update

RMT negotiators have had further meetings with LUL over the last week or so.
Whilst it is true LUL have not completely capitulated and agreed to throw the whole of the FFFS proposals in the bin, we have gained significant concessions;

• SALARY GUARANTEE -

• MINIMAL DISPLACEMENTS-

• NO ASSESSMENTS -

• SS1 to be mapped over to CSM1

• SS2 to be mapped over to CSM2

Bakerloo News: September 2014

Submitted by rmtlondon on 30 September, 2014 - 01:00

Here is the September / October 2014 edition of Bakerloo News. it has all the latest news for Bakerloo branch members.

In this edition:

  • Every Job Matters - The fight goes on!
  • What is Bakerloo News?
  • Reinstate Alex McGuigan!
  • Cap SATS at an hour!
  • Tree vs Train

Click 'Read more' to view and download this newsletter.

Trainers - Do Not Sign Away Your Job

Submitted by rmtlondon on 29 September, 2014 - 13:12

Dear Colleague,

COO training reorganisation - no agreement reached with your negotiators - do not sign away your job.

I am writing to you in respect of the fit for future for trainers in LUL, this is a similar exercise by TfL to reduce staffing and save money at the expense of jobs and the service provided to the travelling public.

You may have received a briefing from management as follows:-

“At yesterday’s consultation meeting the following was discussed:

  • An update on recent appointments in the training function was provided.

Report: TUC Disabled Workers' Committee meeting, 16 September 2014

Submitted by Janine on 28 September, 2014 - 18:40

The TUC Disabled Workers’ Committee elected two co-Chairs for 2014/15: Sean McGovern and Janine Booth.

Disabled Workers’ Conference 2014 - Resolutions

We looked at all the resolutions passed by Disabled Workers’ Conference in May. A document containing these resolutions will (eventually) be posted on the TUC website – until then, email me j.booth@rmt.org.uk if you would like me to send it to you.

Here’s a summary of what we are doing on each:

1. Zero hours contracts and disabled workers

RMT Station Supervisor Suspended For Doing His Job

Submitted by rmtlondon on 27 September, 2014 - 18:48

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London Underground management have stood down a station supervisor for doing his job to the letter and following the over time ban - by not being paid to work through his meal break - as directed by the RMT.

The supervisor who faces this attack was also threatened with a drugs and alcohol test. All he did was to take the necessary step of closing the station he was supervising so that he could take a meal break.

London Underground Document Predicts Driverless Trains On Pic From 2022

Submitted by Admin on 26 September, 2014 - 23:44

The RMT has seen a London Underground document which states trains 'with or without drivers' could be introduced on the Piccadilly Line from 2022 - just eight years away. The document, which has been released as an information pack for managers to pass on to workers, also explains that Platform Edge Doors will need to be installed across the line and that preparation work for this could begin from 2016.

RMT Says Night Tube Used As A Diversion From Massive Cuts Plan

Submitted by Admin on 24 September, 2014 - 18:06

Mick Cash, RMT General Secretary, said "Whilst RMT is not against night running of the tube in principle, provided all staff involved are properly rewarded and that safety and security is thoroughly worked out and agreed, the truth is that the Mayor threw this plan in as a diversion from his massive cuts and closures programme that will axe a thousand staff and decimate services and safety.