London Underground Local Disciplinary Interviews (LDIs)

Submitted by Janine on 3 November, 2011 - 17:00

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note the report from our Regional Organiser, and welcome the confirmation from London Underground management that Local Disciplinary Interviews (LDIs) should not be conducted by the same manager who conducted the fact-finding.

We instruct the General Secretary to advise all our London Underground representatives of this, and to request that any attempts by management to breach this are reported to us.

'OEP' Dispute

Submitted by Janine on 3 November, 2011 - 17:00

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we note the report from our Regional Organiser on his discussions with London Underground management prior to the result of our ballot for industrial action.

We instruct the General Secretary to obtain a report on the progress of this dispute.

London Transport Regional Council and branches with London Underground members to be advised.

New RMT Uniform Reps to Demand Return of Cleaning Vouchers

Submitted by Janine on 3 November, 2011 - 17:00

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we note the correspondence from London Underground, reneging on its previous agreement to restore uniform cleaning vouchers. We believe that the withdrawal of these vouchers is a cut in real wages to our members.

We do not accept the company’s position, and refute management’s arguments for it. We do not accept that all uniform items can be washed in a normal domestic washing machine, and believe that the tax benefit described by LUL is one which our members should be entitled to anyway.

Transfer: Carillion to TfL

Submitted by Janine on 3 November, 2011 - 17:00

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we welcome the report from our Regional Organiser that the employer has confirmed that it has adhered to TUPE, and will confirm this in writing.

In accordance with our Regional Organiser’s request, we instruct the General Secretary to write to Martin Boots at TfL asking him for the details of travel facilities available to staff on Crossrail, Sodexo, security companies, cleaners, taxi drivers, dial-a-ride and any other contractors or sub-contractors working under the auspices of TfL.

The reply is to be placed in front of us.

Justice for Jayesh and James - nearly there

Submitted by Janine on 3 November, 2011 - 17:00

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note that Jayesh Patel has accepted reinstatement to his substantive role as a train driver from February 2012. We note that this is a huge reduction in the sanction initially imposed on him by London Underground.

We also note that London Underground has agreed to reinstate James Masango, but that the terms of this reinstatement are still under discussion.

Christmas and New Year Arrangements

Submitted by Janine on 3 November, 2011 - 17:00

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we note the correspondence from UK Power Networks Services outlining arrangements for Christmas and New Year cover.

We instruct the General Secretary to forward this letter to our representatives and LU Engineering branch requesting their comments. Replies to be placed in front of us.

Update: National 'SOS: Staff Our Stations' Campaign

Submitted by Janine on 3 November, 2011 - 16:00

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we note that a meeting has recently been held with our sister union TSSA to formulate a joint campaign. We also note that letters of support have been received from the GMB union and the FBU who are both happy to support this campaign. We also note that a further meeting with TSSA, the General Grades Committee and Assistant General Secretary is to be held in Unity House on Thursday 10th November 2011.

RMT Demands End To ‘Dangerous’ LUL Plan To Halve Train Maintenance In Latest Move To Put Cuts Before Safety

Submitted by Peter on 3 November, 2011 - 15:40

LONDON UNDERGROUND intends to halve the frequency of maintenance on trains on the Metropolitan Line despite a manufacturer’s report which reveals that the safety implications of doing so have not been considered, the Tube’s biggest union reveals today.

RMT Organises Cleaners to Win Better Pay and Conditions

Submitted by Janine on 2 November, 2011 - 23:00

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note the report from our Regional Organiser, that Initial is paying the London Living Wage to cleaners, but has not met any other demands in our pay and conditions claims. This leaves these cleaners among the most exploited workers in London, working for disgracefully low pay, and without the sick pay, pensions and other benefits enjoyed by other workers.