RMT calls off strike action on Arriva Trains Wales this Friday following legal advice

Submitted by Peter on 3 February, 2011 - 03:02

FOLLOWING LEGAL advice on the changing nature of the anti-trade union laws, and a pending legal challenge to a court decision in respect of action on Docklands Light Railway, a 24 hour strike on Friday February 4 by RMT drivers on Arriva Trains Wales has been called off.

RMT confirmed today that it will re-ballot members in light of the latest legal advice.

RMT General Secretary Bob Crow said:

Peter Hartshorn Reinstated

Submitted by Janine on 2 February, 2011 - 21:17

Peter Hartshorn, RMT rep on Green Park group, has been reinstated on appeal, with his dismissal suspended for 52 weeks. Well done to Peter and his RMT representative, and thanks to everyone from Peter's branch and the region who supported him through this difficult time.

Election of Reps - Thales (LT Contract)

Submitted by Janine on 2 February, 2011 - 20:13

RMT's General Grades Committee took the following decision:

That we welcome the Senior AGS’s report that Thales has agreed to hold the election for the vacant reps’ position within 2-3 weeks. Should there be any indication that this timetable may slip, this matter to be placed back in front of us.

We refer this matter to our Southern Sub-Committee for further examination and report.

15-Year Age Limits for Taxis

Submitted by Janine on 2 February, 2011 - 17:09

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we note the resolution received from our London Taxis branch.

That we believe that measures should be taken to reduce pollution and improve air quality in London and elsewhere, but that these should if possible avoid penalising working people. We share the concerns of our branch about the Mayor of London’s proposed 15-year age limit on taxis; we believe that there may be better ways of reducing pollution from taxis eg. the scrappage scheme suggested by our branch; and we are appalled at the lack of consultation with our members.

Thales Reps' Election

Submitted by Janine on 2 February, 2011 - 16:59

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we welcome the Senior AGS's report that Thales has agreed to hold the election for the vacant reps' position within 2-3 weeks. Should there be any indication that this timetable may slip, this matter to be placed back in front of us.

We refer this matter to our Southern Sub-Committee for further examination and report.

Young Researcher of the Year Award

Submitted by Admin on 31 January, 2011 - 20:04

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Opposing the EDL

Submitted by Janine on 31 January, 2011 - 17:17

This resolution submitted by LU Fleet branch was carried by the February meeting of the Regional Council:

This Regional CouncilNotes -

1 - This Regional Council notes the recent increase in Islamophobia, racism and fascism across Europe, such as the openly fascist Hungarian Jobbik party, France's effective ban on the burka and British Tabloids' demonisation of Muslims.

RMT lawyers ask police to investigate News of the World phone hacking suspicions in respect of General Secretary Bob Crow

Submitted by Peter on 31 January, 2011 - 14:53

For your information the statement below has been issued by RMT today:

RMT lawyers ask police to investigate News of the World phone hacking suspicions in respect of General Secretary Bob Crow

Lawyers acting for transport union RMT have this morning written to the Metropolitan Police asking them to investigate suspicions that General Secretary Bob Crow’s phone may have been hacked in to by the News of the World on occasions between the year 2000 and the present day.

'RMT London Calling', January 2011 (second issue): Defend Trade Union Rights!

Submitted by Janine on 31 January, 2011 - 13:28

The new issue of our 'RMT London Calling' newsletter urges members to defend trade union rights against anti-union laws and dismissals of RMT reps. It also gives a detailed update about our ongoing campaign against London Underground job cuts, and advertises RMT's coach to the anti-EDL protest in Luton on Saturday 5 February.

Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it.