We Don't Have Break Aways On The Bakerloo Line!

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 13 May, 2010 - 19:42

Breaking news from Queens Park.Well we do now!

It would seem that no sooner do them Tory scum get into power then all hell breaks loose on the London Underground.
Fresh from a derailment on the Picc yesterday, the unbelievable scenario of a train break away on the Bakerloo has occurred.
I am not saying the cause is solely to do with neoliberal coalitions but come on, look at the facts.
2 days in the hot seat and 2 serious incidents follow rapidly.

Farewell To Fitz Chambers

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 12 May, 2010 - 11:36

Come along to the Clachan Public House to bid a fond farewell to a RMT legend !
19 May at 1600 hrs for an evening of celebration with Fitz.
Wish him well on whatever career he chooses and enjoy a few jars of beer with us.
As luck would have it,thats the day we get our CSS bonus and the balance of our pay LUL cheated us out of in April.
A double celebration if you will !!!

Anyone wishing to donate to Fitz`s collection please give to the following before 19 May;

Notes from Regional Council Executive, 11 May 2010

Submitted by Janine on 12 May, 2010 - 11:03

Present: John Kelly, Gary Lazell, Clare Reilly, Glenroy Watson, John Reid, Carol Foster, James Wong-McSweeney, Andy Izard, Jackie Darby, Adrian Finney, Josie Toussaint-Pinnock, Vaughan Thomas, Janine Booth, Will Reid, Dean O'Hanlon, Lewis Peacock. In attendance: Olly New Apologies for absence: Steve Hedley, Gwyn Pugh, Paul Rutland, Steve Reeley, Bjorn Bradshaw-Murray, Micky Hyde, Dave Rayfield, Malcolm Taylor, Neil Cochrane, Linda Wiles

RECRUITMENT AND ORGANISATION

  • Camden 3 recruitment day was a success.

Resolution: Training for Representatives

Submitted by Janine on 12 May, 2010 - 10:20

This resolution, submitted by Hammersmith & City line branch, proposed by Stratford no.1 branch and seconded by Neasden branch, was carried unanimously by the May meeting of the Regional Council ...

This Regional Council believes that RMT workplace representatives would benefit from an annual ‘refresher’ training day, and asks head office to request release for this from all employers.

RMT Blasts Mayor’s “Transport Strategy” As A Smokescreen For Job Cuts

Submitted by Peter on 11 May, 2010 - 13:30

RMT blasts Mayor’s “transport strategy” as a smokescreen for job cuts, ticket office closures and attacks on safety standards

TUBE UNION RMT today blasted London Tory Mayor Boris Johnson for throwing up a smokescreen under the guise of a “Transport Strategy”, designed to deflect attention away from his multi-billion transport cuts package that threatens thousands of jobs, ticket office closures across the Capital and a systematic undermining of current safety standards.