RMT Proposal For Boxing Day Working Improvements Rejected

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 September, 2013 - 05:04

We note that ASLEF has resolved its dispute with London Underground Ltd, reaching a settlement that drivers who work on Boxing Day will receive a £350 payment and that this is financed through amendments to the Train Operators Resourcing Agreement (TOPRA). These amendments cause some detriment to drivers, particularly newer drivers, who may find themselves unable to move to the depot of their choice for a longer period of time. RMT is not party to this agreement, and does not accept that working conditions should be sold in this way.

RMT Seeks Urgent Meeting As Doubleplay Take Over Tube Advertising Contract

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 September, 2013 - 04:58

We note the correspondence and instruct the Regional Organiser to seek an urgent meeting with Doubleplay LU Ltd to confirm our members' situation and seek improvements to their pay and conditions.

We further instruct the General Secretary to obtain and place in front of us briefing notes on Platinum Equity and Doubleplay LU Ltd; and a timeline of ownership of this contract since advertisement posting was privatised.

London Transport Regional Council and branches to be advised.

RMT Push For Increased Representation At TfL

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 September, 2013 - 04:39

We note the correspondence from Transport for London and that talks on thismatter are ongoing. We instruct the General Secretary to ensure that RMT continues to press for increased representation in this company, and to place reports and developments in front of us.

Further, an article on RMT's efforts to secure increase representation is to be included in our TfL members' newsletter.

Mobile Station Supervision A 'Red Line Issue' For RMT

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 September, 2013 - 04:35

We note that London Underground Ltd has advertised (internally) posts for mobile Station Supervisors covering several stations. We further note that we referred this issue to ACAS several months ago, and that LUL has finally agreed to hold discussions at ACAS, and to not fill these positions until these talks are concluded.

This is a 'red line' issue for this union; we oppose mobile station supervision and insist that every London Underground station must have a

RMT Builds Support For Brother Woods

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 September, 2013 - 04:27

We note the report from the Regional Organiser, and that he has allocated a second-stage representative to this case in support of Brother Woods' local representative. An updated report is to be placed in front of us within 14 days. If this matter is not resolved to our satisfaction at this point, we consider enacting the branch's request for a ballot for industrial action.

London Transport Regional Council and branches to be advised.

Back Dated Pay Rises For Cleaners & Security Workers Still Short Of London Living Wage

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 September, 2013 - 04:25

We note the report from our Regional Organise. We note that the employer has confirmed a backdated pay increase of 3% for security staff and 5% for cleaners. We congratulate our members on winning this pay rise through our campaign of industrial action and persistent negotiation.

However, this increase still does not bring pay rates up to the London Living Wage. We instruct the Regional Organiser to continue to press for improvements in these members' pay and conditions.

RMT Disappointed At Tube Bosses Failure To Address Industrial Relation Issues

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 September, 2013 - 04:05

We note the revised terms of reference received from London Underground Ltd.

We believe that these are currently insufficient. We are concerned that they suggest that the employer may wish to ‘water down’ the Machinery of Negotiation and Consultation. We are disappointed at London Underground Ltd’s failure to address basic industrial relations issues.

Nearly 100% Support For ISS Cleaners Industrial Action

Submitted by rmtlondon on 15 September, 2013 - 03:53

That we note the result of the ballot for action short of strikes is as follows:-

Total Votes Cast 103
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 101 (98%)
Number Voting ‘No’ 2
Spoilt Papers 0

We congratulate our members on their determination to resist this draconian attack on civil liberties. We instruct our members to take industrial action short of strikes from 00:01 on Thursday 19 September 2013 until further notice, by booking on and off duty using the established method and not using the biometric machines.

Defend Gary Woolf

Submitted by Admin on 13 September, 2013 - 18:11

Please download and print the poster below, for display in noticeboards

STOP ATTACKING OUR REPS!

It looks like LUL are going back on their promise after the RMT successfully defended RMT H&S rep Eamonn Lynch and former RMT rep Arwyn Thomas. Now they are trying to sack Gary Woolf - I.R. rep on the Tower Hill group