RMT Calls for Better Pay for Initial Cleaners

Submitted by Janine on 14 September, 2011 - 16:00

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note the report from our Regional Organiser, that Initial intends to increase the pay of cleaners on its London Underground contract in line with the London Living Wage, to £8.30 per hour, as it is contractually bound to do. The company has not yet advised us of its intended pay rise for supervisor, and has rejected every other element of our pay and conditions claim.

Sunderland Pride

RMT are organising a group to attend Sunderland's first gay pride event. Sunderland pride takes place on the 25th of September and the RMT's North East Regional Council are keen for more people to get involved.

Sunderland Pride is expected to attract 3000 people, who will march from the Civic Centre through the town from noon.

Council of Executives Report to LTRC Executive, 13 September

Submitted by Janine on 13 September, 2011 - 18:00
  • PAY
    • Alstom – referendum closes 29 September
    • LU – offer rejected; Unite referendum rejected last LU offer; meeting with the other unions this week; further discussion at GGC after Thursday’s meeting
  • VICTIMISATIONS
    • Jayesh Patel, Tunde Umanah, James Masango – see decisions
  • ORGANISING
    • Track contract workers’ charter – being laid out this week
    • Reduced-rate subs – Initial cleaners, Sodexho canteens
  • LU UNIFORM

Your Rising Cost of Living

Submitted by Admin on 13 September, 2011 - 11:44

Your pay rise should at least keep pace with - and preferably exceed - the rising cost of living.

The fact is that the cost of living regularly rises beyond the rate of inflation and living standards suffer as a result. Below is an example of increases:-

Pay: It's Alright for Some

Submitted by Janine on 13 September, 2011 - 09:49

While our employers expect us to accept pay "rises" that are in some cases below inflation, and in others just fractionally above, here is what TfL, London Underground and Crossrail bosses are "earning" (Total remuneration excluding pension contributions, 2010/11) :

  • Peter Hendy, Commissioner: £332,276
  • Steve Allen, Managing Director, Finance: £268,982
  • Mike Brown, Managing Director, London Underground: £285,230
  • Howard Carter, General Counsel: £219,156
  • Leon Daniels, Managing Director, Surface Transport: £97,000

RMT/TSSA Merger Talks: Statement 2

Submitted by Admin on 9 September, 2011 - 18:50

Further to our previous joint trade union message (dated Friday, 12 August, 2011) regarding merger talks between RMT and TSSA, our negotiating teams will meet over two days following the TUC Congress next week.

The aim of this meeting is to allow both negotiating teams to better understand each other's unions in terms of our respective structures, operation and culture.

We will of course continue to keep you abreast of developments as they occur.

Gerry Doherty
Bob Crow

Annual Reparation Conference

Submitted by Admin on 9 September, 2011 - 16:00

RMT Council of Executives decision:

That we note that this AGM decision has been carried out and that both the General Secretary and President addressed the Conference.

Any requests for financial support must be pre-authorised prior to any financial commitment.

Haiti: Holding International Charities Accountable

Submitted by Admin on 9 September, 2011 - 16:00

RMT Council of Executives decision:

That we note the resolution and support efforts to ensure donations reach the people they are intended for. We continue to fully support TUC Aid and ITF appeals. We encourage members to donate through these organisations.

Further, we instruct the General Secretary to write to Haiti Now - Haiti First seeking more information on their campaign to hold internal charities to account.