RMT Parliamentary Party Report - Spring 2013

Submitted by rmtlondon on 18 June, 2013 - 23:54

This report covers the period from 26 February to 31 May, including Easter and the half-term Whitsun Recess. The House sat for approximately eight weeks during this period which also saw Parliament prorogued as the 2012-2013 session was concluded, and the Queen’s Speech announcing the government’s legislative programme for the 2013-14 session of Parliament was held on 8 May.The Government’s agenda for the new Parliamentary Session was set out in the Queen’s Speech, which along with the Budget and the Comprehensive Spending Review statement at the end of June, clearly demonstrate the continuation of its programme of cuts, job losses, privatisation and attacks on pay, pensions, employment rights, and terms and conditions.

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TWU America Young Workers Summit 2013

Submitted by jayeshjpatel on 18 June, 2013 - 20:15

(please see attached-TWU Young Workers Summit 2013- Summery)

The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) had their first youth meeting in Washington DC a couple of months ago attracting 14 young workers, there they created a draft constitution (bylaws) in view of forming a young workers committee. Following this meeting they took on draft amendments.

RMT At Pride London - Join Us?

Submitted by rmtlondon on 18 June, 2013 - 00:46

From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow

LGBT PRIDE 2013 – LONDON 29 JUNE

Our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Advisory Committee are taking part in the annual Pride march in London on Saturday 29 June. An invitation is extended to all RMT members, friends and family, whatever sexuality, to join them and show solidarity for LGBT rights across the world.

"I was first diagnosed with Ocular Melanoma in December 2007"

Submitted by rmtlondon on 18 June, 2013 - 00:26

Brian Munro wrote this article about his experiences of living with Ocular Melanoma Metastasis for OcumelUk, a charity helping and supporting patients with OM.

I was first diagnosed with Ocular Melanoma (OM) in December 2007. It was shocking news but the doctors at Moorfields told me they could treat it. I was told it could spread but they seemed confident that the prognosis was good. Following Proton Beam Therapy the lesion in my eye was shrinking, I had the usual liver ultra sounds and blood tests done on a regular basis showing that everything was fine. Despite the assurances from Moorfields I still found the diagnosis extremely difficult.

RMT London Transport Region Supports Brother Munro

Submitted by rmtlondon on 18 June, 2013 - 00:09

The London Transport Region of the Railway, Maritime & Transport Workers Union voted to support brother Brian Munro in his ongoing fight against cancer. The following motion was passed at a recent London Transport meeting:

"We note the establishment of the 'Brian Munro Cancer Fighting Fund' to raise money for treatment for Brother Munro's rare form of cancer. We resolve to make a donation and to raise further funds. We ask the Council of Executives to make a sizeable contribution, to publicise the appeal, and to authorise branches and regional councils to donate and fundraise.