Strikes Suspended as Management Back Down over Signals Rosters

Submitted by Janine on 12 February, 2010 - 18:00

Click '2 attachments' / file names to download a leaflet and the text of the agreement reached at ACAS.

Following developments today at ACAS, the RMT has agreed to suspend ALL action for this Sunday (and subsequent Sundays following this).

Over the next few weeks, a procedure will be agreed whereby any discussions on roster changes will need to go through a defined process that allows for full discussions to occur at local, functional and company council levels.

Newsletter for Duty Managers, February 2010: Grade Progression?

Submitted by Janine on 12 February, 2010 - 17:23

newsletterClick '1 attachment' / file name to download this newsletter. Read the text below.

The final meeting of the Operational Managers Review took place to further discuss the Grade Progression. At the end of the meeting TSSA and BTOG decided they would offer it up to their members with a recommendation of acceptance (ASLEF were not represented at this important meeting). The RMT rejected it and intend to do so at the next Company Council Feb 17th.

Regional Council Executive elections 2010/11

Submitted by Janine on 10 February, 2010 - 14:36

Nominations for Regional Council officers and Executive members closed yesterday. Nominations received were as follows:

  • SECRETARY - Janine Booth (Stratford no.1 branch) - nominated by Neasden, Stratford no.1, Piccadilly & District West, East Ham, Hammersmith & City and TfL no.1 branches - elected unopposed
  • PRESIDENT - Vaughan Thomas (Central Line West branch) - nominated by Neasden, Central Line West, East Ham and Finsbury Park branches
  • ASSISTANT SECRETARY - Lewis Peacock (LU Engineering branch)

Pigeon Poo

Submitted by Admin on 10 February, 2010 - 10:30

pigeonYour Trains Health & Safety reps write ...

As LU's purse strings tighten we have noticed standards falling across the combine in regard to pigeon guano all over the place. The manager who carried out the water points survey across the combine has been tasked by the Trains Health & Safety Council to look at the worst offending areas; he is the new 'guano guy'.

Strengthening Grades Committees

Submitted by Admin on 9 February, 2010 - 19:33

organiseThis resolution, aimed at strengthening the union's grades committees in our Region, was passed unanimously by the Regional Council Annual General Meeting on 25 February.

THIS REGIONAL COUNCIL BELIEVES THAT:

1. grades committees can perform three important roles:

  • improving RMT's recruitment and organisation within the grade
  • bringing local reps and activists from different locations together for mutual support, exchange of information and ideas

RMT Demands Answers As Tube Signal Failure Leaves Late Passengers Stranded

Submitted by Peter on 9 February, 2010 - 15:58

LONDON UNDERGROUND’S biggest union has demanded an explanation from Tube bosses after a signal failure at Farringdon last night left passengers stranded without advice or help to finish their journeys.

RMT has learned that passengers on Metropolitan and Circle and Hammersmith and City trains spent up to 45 minutes between Kings Cross and Farringdon stations, missing last onward connections with other lines, and were given no help to finish their journeys.

Progress Achieved at Busworkers Meeting

Submitted by Superman on 9 February, 2010 - 10:51

A well attended meeting of the RMT London Busworkers Committee took place on Monday 8th February 2010 at the Bulstrode pub in Hounslow. There was a great deal of enthusiasm and determination among the members to move forward in the new year and build on what has been achieved so far.

Many issues were discussed and important decisions were made as to the future role and activity of the committee.

Among the decisions made were:

  • North London Convenor elected
  • South London Convenor elected
  • Action Plan for 2010 agreed