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The Legothon is back! But this time with a twist. Over two days in the Pembury Tavern in Hackney, 23 people will each do there bit to build a Lego Death Star.

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Defend our rep

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 30 August, 2013 - 08:49

East Ham Branch meeting to defend victimised rep Gary Woolf
Thursday September 6 at 1700
Spotted Dog PH, Barking

Gary completed the first part of the Drugs and alcohol random test (breathalyser) but could not provide a specimen of urine within the time allocated.

Victoria Line Dispute

Submitted by rmtlondon on 28 August, 2013 - 17:40

That we note the correspondence on file from the ASLE&F reporting that they will not be balloting their members for Industrial Action on the Victoria Line, however this Union remains in dispute on this matter.

London Transport Regional Council and branches to be advised.

Power Services Members Entitled To Transfer To TFL Pension Fund

Submitted by rmtlondon on 28 August, 2013 - 17:38

That we note the latest correspondence on file from the Regional Organiser confirming the assurances sought by the General Grades Committee.

With regards to pensions, it has been agreed that transferring in staff will be entitled to in turn transfer into the TfL Pension Fund bringing with them their contributions.

Any further developments to be placed in front of the GGC.

London Transport Regional Council and Branches to be advised.

RMT Say No To Fingerprinting Of Cleaners

Submitted by rmtlondon on 28 August, 2013 - 17:34

That we note the letter from ISS stating that the company refuses to retract their unfounded statement that this Union ‘did agree to a trial of the biometric system’ but they now accept that we are opposed to any trial of a bio-metric time and attendance system.

This Union has always rejected the trials of this biometric entry system.

Further, we note that a meeting with the Lead Officer and the Company is due to take place on September 10th. An urgent report from the Lead Officer is to be placed back in front of this GGC once this meeting has taken place.

RMT Concerned With LUL Use Of Hair Sampling

Submitted by rmtlondon on 28 August, 2013 - 17:29

We note with concern the company’s use of this means of testing for drugs and alcohol and the potential ramifications for our members of any such process to which we are opposed.

The General Secretary is instructed to seek a legal opinion of the company’s use of bodily hair samples for drug and alcohol testing. The opinion to be placed back before this General Grades Committee for further consideration.