Latest edition of RMT Platform

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 14 April, 2014 - 09:22

Read the latest edition of rmtplatform
Unions force management to reveal extent of cuts plans affecting every grade. LU isn’t budging yet....
Get ready to strike again!
Talks give us 5 reasons to keep fighting
-Rosters
-Huge scale displacements
-Lower grades disadvantaged
-more work. less customer service
- fewer front line staff

please download, print and display in your workplace

Regional Organiser's 'Every Job Matters' Talks Report

Submitted by rmtlondon on 11 April, 2014 - 17:32

"We will fight, be prepared for strike action"

Today myself and senior reps reported back to ACAS the results of the previous 8 weeks of talks on the issues Fit for Future Stations .

The fact is that management still intend to close every ticket office, use selection to make people reapply for their jobs, cut 953 jobs and tear up agreements.

Tube Job Cuts Talks Report Reveals 1800 Job Cut Threat

Submitted by rmtlondon on 11 April, 2014 - 16:22
  • Update as current talks reach conclusion
  • 1800 front line jobs threatened
  • LU is demanding cuts in operational pay rates while suggesting that a salary four times that of the Prime Minister is not enough for a senior manager.
  • Disastrous reforms which nobody besides senior management either need or want

Please print and distribute the newsletter below, from which this text is taken

London Transport Region Update For April 2014

Submitted by rmtlondon on 10 April, 2014 - 03:32
  1. General Secretary election
    Following the tragic death of Bob Crow, RMT has announced the timetable for the election of a new General Secretary. Following some months during which union branches will nominate candidates, members will vote by postal ballot between 21 July and 22 September 2014.

    More information here: http://www.rmtlondoncalling.org.uk/election2014

TfL Pension Fund Extraordinary Meeting

Submitted by rmtlondon on 7 April, 2014 - 16:29

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting

An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Members of the Fund will be held at 14:00 on Friday 25 April 2014. This is called under the provisions of Rule 52(2) of the Fund Trust Deed and Rules which provides that an EGM will be held if more than 200 Members of the Fund sign a requisition to that effect.
The following two requisitions were signed by the required number of Members.

Requisition 1

Be Prepared To Strike

Submitted by rmtlondon on 4 April, 2014 - 14:06

Dear RMT reps/activists

Please see attached some new flyers for distribution to London Underground members. The purpose of these is to ensure that members know that we will probably need to strike again and that they are ready for this; that non-members are encouraged to join and be part of the fight; and to step up pressure on LUL management.

Printed copies will be available at the Regional Council Executive meeting next Tuesday and after that from Unity House.

RMT General Secretary Election Timetable

Submitted by rmtlondon on 4 April, 2014 - 04:49

Dear Colleague,

ELECTION OF GENERAL SECRETARY TIMETABLE
Term of office: 5 years

Please be advised that nominations will shortly be invited for the position of General Secretary. The circular inviting nominations and the nomination form will be enclosed within an ORANGE FREEPOST ENVELOPE in next week’s Branch mail. The ORANGE envelope should be used to return the completed nomination paper.

A timetable is listed below for your reference:

Open nominations Thursday 10th April 2014