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Council of Executives Member's Report to Regional Council, July 2011

Submitted by Janine on 28 July, 2011 - 18:00

PAY

London Underground – The latest offer is Y1 4.75% Y2-5 RPI+0.25%, very little on conditions; RMT rejected (see decision); other unions indicated they would reject too
EDF Powerlink – the latest offer is Y1 4.5%, Y2-5 RPI+0.25%; RMT rejected (see decision)
Tube Lines (Stratford Market, ex-Alstom) – accepted 2-year deal of Y1 5.6%; Y2 RPI+0.5% (min. 0.5%); changes to rosters to be subject to negotiations

365 Days To The Olympics: Euston Station Fire Raises Tube Staffing Concerns

Submitted by Peter on 28 July, 2011 - 01:05

A YEAR away from the London Olympics tube union RMT has raised staffing concerns again following a fire alert incident at Euston station just over a week ago.

RMT to Challenge Attacks from LTDA newspaper

Submitted by Admin on 27 July, 2011 - 12:29

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note the resolution from our London Taxis branch and fully understand our members’ frustration at the repeated attacks on them and our union in the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association newspaper publication TAXI.

RMT Reveals That McNulty Was Paid Nearly A Quarter Of A Million Pounds For Rail Carve Up Report

Submitted by Peter on 26 July, 2011 - 23:54

RAIL UNION RMT revealed today that Sir Roy McNulty was paid nearly quarter of a million pounds by the Government for writing his “rail review” report that, if implemented, would lead to savage cuts in staffing number and huge increases in fares as the private train companies are given a free run to plunder the network for even greater profits.

Useful links for women members

Submitted by Janine on 26 July, 2011 - 10:50

RMT women
Advice, support and information for women workers
Campaigning for women's rights

Britain’s Two Largest Rail Unions Agree To Merger Talks

Submitted by Peter on 22 July, 2011 - 14:31

The TSSA and RMT unions today agreed to commit to formal talks which could ultimately lead to a merger of the two unions. Initial discussions will focus on closer working between both unions initially through a federation structure with a view to moving towards a merger.

Stratford Number One Draft Branch Minutes For July 2011

Submitted by Peter on 22 July, 2011 - 13:38

Here are the minutes from Stratford Number 1 branch's March meeting.

Click 'Read more' to see the full minutes, or download the attachment below.

Demonstration To Be Held To Defend Bombardier Derby Works

SAVE UK TRAIN MAKING MASS MARCH AND RALLY THIS SATURDAY

Tens of thousands of trade unionists are expected to be out on the streets of Derby this Saturday (23rd July) in a mass march and rally to save the last train-building plant in the UK - Bombardiers Derby works.
The march will assemble at Bass’s Recreation Ground, Derby (DE1 2PB) (Map.) at 10am and is supported by RMT, Unite, GMB and TSSA.

Latest Offer From London Underground On Pay And Conditions Rejected

Submitted by Peter on 22 July, 2011 - 03:04

London Underground management have tabled an improved offer for the 2011 pay award. Having considered this offer your General Grades Committee has made the following decision that “we reject the latest pay offer from London Underground."

Read the full circular to see the new offer in full and why the RMT General Grades Committee have rejected it.

Thales Reps' Elections

Submitted by Janine on 21 July, 2011 - 19:22

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we welcome the verbal report from our Branch Secretary that the elections to the vacant representatives’ positions have now taken place to the satisfaction of our branch. We note, however, that elections for health and safety representatives are outstanding, and instruct the General Secretary to pursue this with the employer.