Houses of Parliament Debate On Tube Job Cuts Plan

Submitted by rmtlondon on 16 January, 2014 - 03:23

John McDonnell MP has led the "Future Government funding for Transport for London and station staffing levels" debate at Westminster Hall. Several MPs spoke in the debate in support of a properly staffed tube network.

John McDonnell leads RMT's Parliamentary group of Labour MPs, which has a track record of fighting for RMT members and the wider trade union movement, putting down early day motions, lobbying and hosting meetings and a number of other important activities.

RMT Report On LUL Job Cuts Meeting with Unions

Submitted by rmtlondon on 14 January, 2014 - 03:21

Report from Company Council Joint Working Party number 4

John Leach (RO), Roy Carey & Jared Wood attended for RMT

Phil O’Hare took the chair and explained that he is standing in for Nigel Holness, who is on annual leave.
The minutes from the previous JWP were accepted by all parties.
Unite & ASLEF asked that RMT give the first opening statement.

John Leach gave our opening statement
None of the questions raised by RMT in the three previous JWP meetings have been dealt with by management in any meaningful way.

Cof E Instruction - Dont familiarise ICSAs/ Travel ambassadors

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 13 January, 2014 - 16:09

Action Short of Strike

Decision from RMT Council of Executives

We are appalled that while London Underground Ltd and
Transport for London are attempting to get rid of nearly
1,000 station staff, they are trying to fill the gaps with
‘Ambassadors’, staff from other, non-operational grades.
We believe that constitutes an untrained, casual workforce
and poses a risk to passenger safety. We note the tragic
death of a passenger during the current rail strike in South
Korea when untrained personnel are being used to substitute
for striking workers.