RMT meet management to discuss ASLEF/LU Olympics ‘deal’

Submitted by Joffe on 17 November, 2011 - 08:08

RMT Regional Organiser, Steve Hedley, accompanied by RMT trains functional council reps met with senior LU management yesterday to discuss the ASLEF/LU Olympics ‘deal’.

The RMT made clear that as an independent trade union we were not bound by any deals struck with other organisations. Management understood that and confirmed that there were precedence’s were individual unions ‘failed to agree’ issues on different functional councils.

Operational Effectiveness Programme – London Underground

Submitted by Peter on 16 November, 2011 - 02:22

From General Secretary Bob Crow

I write to you with regard to the above dispute where I have received reports of bullying and harassment by management of members over the above dispute where industrial action short of a strike has been called. We have taken legal advice in this matter and can confirm your legal rights which are outlined below: -

  1. You are protected from being unfairly dismissed pursuant to section 238A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 for taking lawful action in the first 12 weeks of the dispute.

London Calling Special-The Fight To Save Our Underground

Submitted by 1913 Lockout on 13 November, 2011 - 23:49

Find attached the latest London Calling leaflet on the wholesale assault on Safety,Jobs and Conditions over the coming years including: 1500 Station & Train Operator Jobs by 2015, Driverless Trains, the closure of Ticket Offices and the end of the SAMF Grade, the loss of Duty Manager and Station Supervisor Jobs and reduced maintenance regimes on Engineering and Fleet.Copies have been posted to Reps,further copies available for collection at Unity House.

Resolution to TUC Women's Conference - Women's Rights in Afghanistan

Submitted by Janine on 11 November, 2011 - 17:00

RMT's Council of Executives has agreed to submit the following resolution to TUC Women's Conference 2012:

With the announcement that peace talks with the Taliban are contemplated, women’s rights have apparently been forgotten. The treatment of women by the Taliban government was a contravention of their human rights.

Resolution to TUC Women's Conference - Railway Staff Cuts

Submitted by Janine on 11 November, 2011 - 17:00

RMT's Council of Executives has agreed to submit this resolution to TUC Women's Conference 2012:

That this Conference is concerned that Government proposals for the main line railway and the actions of London Underground in slashing staff numbers will worsen passenger services through the loss of thousands of frontline workers from trains, stations, ticket offices and safety-critical infrastructure and operational roles.

Phone Hacking

Submitted by Janine on 11 November, 2011 - 17:00

RMT Council of Executives decision:

That we list this matter for discussion with our Parliamentary Group to discuss how we can best take this forward and play our part in a broad based campaign on this issue.