How RMT talks with London Underground
Submitted by Admin on 24 December, 2020 - 15:59
A two-minute guide to 'machineries of negotiation', showing how RMT members working for London Underground Ltd can progress their issues at work.
Tory government exploiting TfL financial crisis
Submitted by Admin on 23 December, 2020 - 20:17
23rd December 2020
Dear colleagues,
An update for all TfL and London Underground members:
As you know, the pandemic has seen a collapse in TfL's income, which for years now has been over-reliant on passenger fares.
TfL financial review "a disgraceful document that seeks to justify imposing job cuts"
Submitted by Admin on 23 December, 2020 - 01:22
22nd December 2020
Dear Colleague,
INDEPENDENT PANEL REVIEW - TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
TfL recently released the full report from the Independent Panel Review, commissioned by the Mayor, which focuses on increased funding and cost-savings. RMT attended a meeting regarding the report and the Union has already made it clear to TfL that this review is an attack on staff.
Neasden Branch Meeting Dates 2021 and Branch Nominations.
Submitted by jubileesc on 22 December, 2020 - 20:14
Attached are the Neasden Branch meeting dates for 2021.
Please note the following:
At the January branch meeting will be dealing with nominations and elections for the following positions;
RMT General Secretary
Wembley Park IR trains
Jubilee West Tier 1
Jubilee North Tier 1
The branch is also seeking nominations for the following;
Young members officer
Political officer
Women’s officer.
Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!
RMT advice to members as London enters Covid Tier Four
Submitted by Admin on 21 December, 2020 - 17:46IMPACT ON TRANSPORT OF LATEST GOVERNMENT COVID-19 MEASURES
You will be aware of the latest Government position with regards to areas now in “Tier 4” which can be viewed here.
London Underground 'two in a cab training' paused
Submitted by Admin on 20 December, 2020 - 15:23
- Please download, print and display the attached poster in your depot.
UPDATE: Two in a cab training to be suspended with immediate effect following RMT intervention
Following the Government’s announcement on Saturday about the alarming rise of COVID-19 transmissions in London, the RMT immediately contacted the LUL Managing Director to demand an urgent meeting about the effects on our members.
London Calling Newsletter: Time to fight back
Submitted by Admin on 18 December, 2020 - 20:26
This newsletter is for workers on London Transport, produced by RMT activists.
In this edition:
- Time to fight back
- Defend Pensions
- No more cuts
- Defend our cleaners
- Decision of the National Executive Committee.
Please download the attached newsletter to read the articles. You can share it online and print and distribute it in you workplace too
RMT responds to 'independent panel' report on TfL finances
Submitted by Admin on 17 December, 2020 - 22:57
Subject: INDEPENDENT PANEL REVIEW – TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
“That we note the report from our lead officer.
The report of the so-called “independent Panel” is a disgraceful document that seeks to justify imposing job cuts, transport service cuts and additional taxation onto the working class of London. RMT rejects the report entirely and demands that the mayor immediately does the same and undertakes not to act on any of the report’s findings.
Video: Organising industrial action
Submitted by Admin on 11 December, 2020 - 20:50
RMT activist and former National Executive Committee member for the London Transport Region Andy Littlechild speaks about organising industrial action.
RMT Stations and Revenue Control Functional Council reps annual report 2020
Submitted by Admin on 10 December, 2020 - 13:28
What have you station and revenue functional reps been up to in 2020? Red the attached report to find out.
Issues covered include:
- Revised pandemic rosters
- Supporting vulnerable workers
- SRT deployment
- Withdrawal of cash acceptance
- Night Tube
- TfL/LU funding
- Supporting outsourced workers
- Communication and propaganda
- …and more.