RMT REJECTS use of ‘security personnel’ to resolve detrainment dispute

Submitted by Joffe on 9 February, 2013 - 14:40

Click on "attachment" to download Bakerloo detrainment union notice. Main story follows.

The RMT and ASLEF Executives’ instruction from the start of the dispute

“to ensure that the carriages on their trains are physically checked and clear of passengers prior to going into sidings or depots. This is to be done either by appropriately-licensed LUL staff or by drivers themselves.”

Private security guards don’t count!

London Underground have stated in a letter to RMT and ASLEF that from Monday 11th of February

Revenue & Station Grades AGM February 28th 2013

The station grades AGM is on Thursday February 28 at 1430 at the Exmouth Arms, Starcross st, NW1. nearest stations Euston & Euston Sq

We will be electing; Chair & Secretary If you wish to stand for these positions please come and put your name forward

We are also having a Regional recruitment/organising day on the Jubilee South branch area. Meet at London Bridge at 1030 on 28/02/13

Please come and support these events. Its your union make sure you have your say.

In solidarity

3000 Signatures: One Minute Of Your Time To Save The Jobs Of 33 Of Your Workmates

Submitted by Admin on 7 February, 2013 - 15:00

Please click this link to take part in our online campaign calling on London Underground to offer permanent employment to the 33 staff left without work when the Trainpeople agency’s contract came to an end:

LabourStart Campaign

Thirty-three agency staff working on London Underground, some for as long as five years, were told just before Christmas that the contract with their agency, Trainpeople, had been ended, and that they would lose their jobs in January.

Finsbury Park Branch News February 2013

Submitted by Admin on 7 February, 2013 - 14:17

Here is the latest edition on the Finsbury Park branch newsletter.

In this edition:

  • Protect your job, play it safe
  • Boxing not so clever
  • X-ray specs, anyone?
  • Hardship fund - what's it about?
  • Stiched up after helping out
  • Victoria Line drivers survey

    You may be able to view the newsletter below, otherwise use the 'attachments' link to download it

RMT Calls For Decisive Action On Crossrail Two And Bakerloo Line Extension

Submitted by rmtlondon on 6 February, 2013 - 17:24

TRANSPORT UNION RMT today issued a call for decisive political action on Crossrail Two (the project to link North East with South West London) and the extension of the Bakerloo Line beyond Elephant and Castle and into South East London.

The RMT call is timed to coincide with the business lobby setting out their demands for the projects with the union urging that the new routes are designed for the benefits of all Londoners not just the banking and commercial sector.