RMT Insists TfL Pay Rise Must Be Paid To All

Submitted by rmtlondon on 23 July, 2013 - 03:09

We note that RMT did not endorse the two-year pay deal accepted by the other trade unions.

We further note the inadequacies of this deal, in particular the non-payment of the 0.5% above-RPI element of the 2012 rise to some grades, and the condition attached to the 0.5% above-inflation element of the 2013 rise that the unions must accept a new performance related pay policy.

We further note that Transport for London cancelled a planned meeting to discuss the new PRP policy.

Bring CBS Outdoor Back 'In House'

Submitted by rmtlondon on 23 July, 2013 - 03:06

We note the correspondence from London Underground Ltd regarding CBS’s sale of its international outdoor advertising business. We continue to pursue our view that all London Underground work should be brought in-house, and instruct the General Secretary to table this for discussion at the next London Underground Briefing Forum. We further instruct the General Secretary to place this matter back in front of us when the name of the new owner of the CBS Outdoor contract is announced.

London Transport Regional Council and Camden 3 branch to be advised.

RMTLondonCalling Newsletter: Every Journey Matters Job Attack Special Edition

Submitted by rmtlondon on 23 July, 2013 - 02:58

In this edition, which focuses on the upcoming jobs cull threatened across LUL:

  • Prepare to defend station jobs
  • The role of station staff
  • A ridiculous attempt to justify cuts
  • Station job cuts are not justified
  • Job cuts will undermine safety
  • We can fight job cuts & we can win
  • LU cuts will hit all grades

RMT To Attend More Pride Events This Year

Submitted by rmtlondon on 22 July, 2013 - 19:03

From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow

Members of our LGBT Advisory Committee will be attending the following events:

Newcastle Pride – 20th July

Tolpuddle – 21st July

Brighton Pride – 3rd August

Sunderland Pride – 1st September

These family events are great fun and everyone is invited to join them to show support.

For any queries or just to say you wish to take part, please contact our Equal Opportunities Officer (j.webb [at]rmt.org.uk).

RMT Raises Concerns Of ORR Being Economic And Safety Regulator Of Rail Industry

Submitted by rmtlondon on 20 July, 2013 - 02:08

From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow

On giving consideration to a resolution from London Transport Regional Council in which concerns were raised over the ability of the Office of Rail Regulation to carry out its statutory role as an independent safety regulator while at the same time being the economic regulator for the railway. The General Grades Committee have noted and adopted the following report from their Health and Safety Sub-committee:

STATION & REVENUE GRADES COMMITTEE 25/07/13

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 19 July, 2013 - 19:27

In the face of LU's recently-declared intention to implement MOBILE STATION SUPERVISION on ex-Silverlink stations, the planned closure of Whitechapel and potentially Vauxhall and Temple ticket offices, it's time to ramp up our organising efforts.

To this end, there are two important events next week:

1. Stations Recruitment Day. Thursday 25th July. District Line. Meet 1030, Whitechapel Station. With LU intending to close Whitechapel ticket office, it's vital to boost the membership and morale on District Line stations.

RMTV: Keep Whitechapel Ticket Office Open

Submitted by rmtlondon on 19 July, 2013 - 00:39

On July 15, 2013 RMT organised a demonstration at Whitechapel Underground station to campaign against the proposed closure of the ticket office at this station. RMT general secretary Bob Crow joined those demonstrating and spoke to RMTv.

TUBE UNION RMT today pledged to step up the fight to defend ticket offices on London Underground with an all-out battle over the threat to the service at Whitechapel in East London.

The RMT has registered its strong opposition to plans to remove the ticket office from Whitechapel station during the process of rebuilding the station for it to be served by Crossrail. The plans totally ignore the fact that the station serves an area which includes a busy market and a major hospital. The area is also known for its diverse local population, many of whom need to access staff support at an open ticket office rather than rely on ticket-issuing machines – machines that are vulnerable to vandalism.

The video is filmed and edited by Andrew Brattle. You can watch many more videos like this at www.rmtv.org.uk

In The News: RMT Respond To Whitechapel Ticket Office Closure Threat

Submitted by rmtlondon on 19 July, 2013 - 00:35

The threat of the closure of Whitechapel ticket office has been reported in both the local and national press.

RMT has registered its strong opposition to plans to remove the ticket office from Whitechapel station during the process of rebuilding the station for it to be served by Crossrail. The plans totally ignore the fact that the station serves an area which includes a busy market and a major hospital. The area is also known for its diverse local population, many of whom need to access staff support at an open ticket office rather than rely on ticket-issuing machines – machines that are vulnerable to vandalism.

RMT Learning: London Underground Learning Questionnaire

Submitted by rmtlondon on 18 July, 2013 - 13:21

My name is Anna Gichaga and I am a Union Learning Rep for the RMT Union on London Underground. This survey has been designed to collect learning information from our members and other workers on London Underground. Your assistance filling this out will help us to organise information, advice and guidance for all those interested in learning and with sufficient numbers will allow us to arrange a number of courses for all those keen to increase their skills and knowledge. The Time to Train legislation that came in has prompted this survey.