EJM campaign materials

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 2 January, 2014 - 14:26

Advice to passengers using the future London Underground;

Please ensure that you are thoroughly familiar with London Underground’s 11 lines and 270 stations before travelling.
Please ensure that you have a smartcard and a bank card, and that both are loaded with plenty of money and topped up regularly.
Please ensure that the ticket machines are always working,and that the gates always deduct the correct amount from your card.
Please ensure that there are no delays to your journey, or any accidents, emergencies, incidents or
evacuations.

Bob Crow Warns Of Attack On Workers In 2014

Submitted by rmtlondon on 1 January, 2014 - 14:41

RMT general secretary Bob Crow warns of hard year of campaigning and action ahead in New Year message.

"No one should be under any illusions. 2014 will be a tough year for Britain's workers as the Government ratchets up its attacks on workers rights and public services. Cuts are set to escalate and only militant and coordinated action across workplaces and communities can stop the bulldozer of austerity

RMT Response To Tube Fares

Submitted by rmtlondon on 30 December, 2013 - 00:07

RMT General Secretary Bob Crow said.

“Just as the private train companies are closing down services due to adverse weather they are publishing fare increases which massively outstrip wages and which will once again hit low to medium earners where it hurts. The great private rail rip off continues.

Piccadilly Dispute Off As Basis For Settlement Reached

Submitted by rmtlondon on 29 December, 2013 - 23:58

We note the correspondence from London Underground Ltd. We further note the report from our Regional Organiser and the view of our representatives that this is the basis of a settlement of our dispute.

We therefore will not take strike action under the current mandate. We remain vigilant on all the issues that formed part of this dispute, and note that a follow-up meeting will be held.

DLR Strike Ballot On

Submitted by rmtlondon on 29 December, 2013 - 23:51

RMT confirms strike ballot on Docklands Light Railway over total breakdown of industrial relations

Transport union RMT confirmed today that it set to begin balloting members on the SERCO Docklands Light Railway for both strike action and action short of a strike in a dispute over a wide range of issues which amount to a to notal breakdown in industrial relations between the union and the employer.

The issues at the heart of the dispute include:

· Stalling on talks over the 2014 pay award
· Abuse of the disciplinary and attendance procedures