We note the report, and that we can not consider this resolution in full.
However, we also note the sentiments and proposals in the earlier part of the resolution, and agree that RMT should seek to send a full delegation to TUC Black Workers' Conference.
At the same time as the RMT calls for London Underground to return to ACAS regarding the recent dispute over the union's interpretation of the 'Olympic agreement', South West Train members are heading toward Industrial action as bosses there renege on Olympic agreements.
RMT to ballot South West Trains staff
RAIL UNION RMT announced today that is to ballot staff on South West Trains for industrial action after the company reneged on Olympics agreements linked to this year’s pay settlement and attempted to impose a new regime that would force staff to work longer hours on extended services for nothing in return for the entire duration of the games.
"As a result of these outstanding issues and because we wish to negotiate an agreement on this dispute, I believe the best way forward is to hold talks at ACAS as a matter of urgency." - Bob Crow
Letter from RMT General Secretary Bob Crow to London Underground
MISTREATMENT OF SERVICE CONTROL STAFF – LONDON UNDERGROUND
Further to your letter dated 31st May 2012, please accept my apologies for the delay in responding to you. We have been preparing a detailed response which is outlined below.
As advised yesterday my Service Control members voted overwhelmingly for strike action and action short of industrial action. Despite the contents of much of your letter, I must advise you that we still have a substantial number of concerns and we believe service control staff and our representatives continue to be mistreated by LUL. I shall answer each of the points on which we remain in dispute below: -
RMT General Secretary Bob Crow has written to London Underground in response to a letter from them, widely circulated by ASLEF at LU , stating that their interpretation of the Olympic Statement reached between us differs from the RMT's
OLYMPIC RECOGNITION AND REWARD – TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (LONDON UNDERGROUND)
"This group of workers are absolutely key... the way that they have been treated by the management at a time when the system is under intense pressure is nothing short of shocking." - Bob Crow
TUBE UNION RMT confirmed today that key service control centre staff have voted overwhelmingly for strike action and action short of a strike in a dispute over jobs and conditions of service.
Proposals by London Underground regarding the move of Piccadilly Line Service Control to Hammersmith Service Control Centre have raised a range of union concerns that the management refuse to address:
We note that the ballot result was as follows:
Are you prepared to take strike action?
That we note the ballot result is as follows:-
ARE YOU PREPARED TO TAKE STRIKE ACTION?
That we note the ballot result is as follows:-
ARE YOU PREPARED TO TAKE STRIKE ACTION?
RAIL UNION RMT today announced that it has secured the latest in a line of Olympics bonus payments – this time a breakthrough-deal for cleaners working on the Virgin/Alstom West Coast Cleaning Contract for VOITH industrial services.
The agreement – covering the Olympics and Paralympics period – means that all hourly paid staff will receive a bonus payment of £400.
RMT General Secretary Bob Crow said:
TRANSPORT UNION RMT said this morning that support from cleaners for a 48 hour strike against poverty pay and the victimisation of a colleague on the Tyne and Wear Metro, which started last night, is rock solid with pickets and protesters out in force at key points.