Save our Railways: Rally and Lobby of Parliament 12.30 25th October 2011 Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, London
RAIL UNIONS will join up with passenger groups and community supporters for a mass rally and lobby of Parliament next Tuesday - 25th October - as part of the national campaign to stop the Government from implementing the recommendations of the McNulty Rail Review.
“TSSA and RMT met again as planned on Tuesday 18 October 2011 for further friendly and constructive talks concerning the political strategies for a potential new union.
RMT General Grades Committee decision:
That we note the result of our ballot of our London Underground train driver members is as follows:-
RMT General Grades Committee decision:
That we note our success in achieving press coverage of London Underground’s appalling plans to reduce the frequency of tripcock testing. We further note that London Underground has now agreed to meet with us to discuss this issue, on 4 November.
At this meeting, we will press for London Underground to fully withdraw these plans. Any other outcome will lead to this union campaigning vigorously to defend our safety standards, and considering any appropriate and effective form of action.
RMT London Transport region is running a 2-day course for women RMT representatives and RMT women who want to get more active in the union.
We are running the course in conjunction with the Workers' Educational Association, accredited by the TUC.
From General Secretary Bob Crow
I write to advise you that the ballot for industrial action short of a strike has now closed and the result is as follows: -
Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?
This result is being considered by the General Grades Committee and I shall be in touch with you again shortly.
After RMT "blew the whistle" on London Underground's plan to cut the frequency of tripcock testing, there has been significant media coverage of the issue, including:
TUBE UNION RMT today demanded the reversal of the latest cuts plans from London Underground which would change the inspection frequency on key fail-safe safety equipment from daily to every 60 days.
Click on the attchment to see a poster from the RMT reps on the trains functional committee. This poster is for noticeboards and clarifies the union postion on the Olympics.
Please find attached the latest LU Engineering Branch Newsletter with reports on:LUL, TLL, Cubic & Powerlink 2011 Pay Claims,Contractors Charter,Emcor Facilities Management and Civil Liberties,attacks on LU Engineering Jobs, Balfour Beatty Rail (LT Contracts),2012 Olympics Pay Rewards and many more.