Bakerloo News Issue 2, September 2011

Submitted by Joffe on 20 September, 2011 - 15:05

Click on the attachment to see the latest issue of Bakerloo News.

Main Stories follow:

It pays to be a member of the RMT

RMT Assistant General Secretary Pat Sikorski, reports on the reinstatement of Issa Kanu, who was sacked by Bakerloo management 18 months ago in May 2010

I am pleased to report to all RMT members on the Bakerloo Line, the stunning tribunal success of former Elephant & Castle train driver, Issa Kanu.

Further Merger Talks For TSSA And RMT

Submitted by Peter on 20 September, 2011 - 14:44

Statement no.3: “TSSA and RMT met on Saturday/Sunday 17/18 September 2011 to discuss the structures, operations and cultures of both unions. We each delivered presentations on our membership, democratic structures, political affiliations, staff structures, officials and offices and took the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarifications.

RMT Register Disagreement With London Underground Over 'Olympic Recognition And Reward'

Submitted by Peter on 19 September, 2011 - 11:13

From General Secretary Bob Crow

I write to advise you that despite London Underground announcing yesterday that a deal has been reached for Train Drivers during the Olympic Games period, RMT has not agreed to this deal; and as such your RMT Representatives’ registered a failure to agree at the Trains Functional Council meeting. I can confirm that RMT reject this deal.

Trains Functional Council Minutes For Olympic Working Meeting

Submitted by Peter on 17 September, 2011 - 09:36

Here are the minutes of the Olympic working 'Trains Functional Council' meeting. The RMT representative voted against the proposals, however the proposals were voted through by other staff side representatives, all members of ASLEF.

The proposals include:

  • Nine hour turns, plus meal break on a weekend - so possibly working 19 hours Saturday and Sunday.
  • Shifts running until 0300 hrs
  • Bakerloo line agreement on number of 'tunnel trips' will be postponed

Click 'read more' to read the minutes, or download them below.

Your Rights Should Transfer With You

Submitted by Janine on 15 September, 2011 - 15:08

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note the report from our Regional Organiser. As staff transfer from the employment of London Underground Ltd to TfL, management are refusing to accept that policies and procedures transfer with them under TUPE. This will lead to a weakening of our members’ rights, exactly the situation that the TUPE regulations purport to prevent.

Finsbury Park 'Community Wardens'

Submitted by Janine on 15 September, 2011 - 15:05

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note the report from our Regional Organiser, that London Underground has given an assurance that the ‘community wardens’ are not used in Finsbury Park station, and that our local representatives confirm this.

We remain vigilant over this or similar developments, and ask branches and representatives to inform us if they become aware of any attempt to use non-LUL people to carry out or infringe upon LUL staff’s work.
London Transport Regional Council and branches to be advised.