Blog: Bakerloo Line branch of the RMT calls for radical socialist policies to confront climate change

Submitted by admin on 8 May, 2019 - 09:37

The Bakerloo Line branch of the RMT has called for radical socialist policies to confront climate change. The branch discussed the issue in the context of a growing movement of direct-action activity around climate change, including some in and around London Underground workplaces, and passed a resolution. We publish the text of the resolution below, as part of ongoing efforts to build dialogue and solidarity between trade unions and the radical climate movement.
 

Upcoming events for socialists

Submitted by admin on 7 May, 2019 - 17:12

DO NOT MISS THESE SPECIAL EVENTS

Join RMT members, as well as friends and family, at these great social and commemorative events this year. With Banners Held High, Merthyr Rising, the RMT and Cuba Solidarity Campaign Garden Party, the Durham Miners' Gala, the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival and the Burston Strike School Rally are all chances to celebrate RMT and other unions' history and recommit to preserving and extending our legacy:

RMT train reps call for review into insufficient driver numbers

Submitted by admin on 3 May, 2019 - 14:39

STAFFING LEVELS
Update May 3rd 2019

Today your RMT TFC reps met with LUL to discuss levels on trains; the current numbers were agreed as part of the 2009 Agreement.

The formula used to determine which “Band” a depot fell in was based on various factors, including the number of duties at a depot, the position of the depot on the line, the frequency of trains, number of remote booking locations and the proximity of the train crew to a rolling stock depot.

Jubilee South News May 2019

Submitted by admin on 2 May, 2019 - 14:53

Jubilee South News is the Newsletters for tube workers on the Jubilee Line between Westminster and Stratford, including drivers at North Greenwich and Stratford, cleaners, caterers and signalers at Stratford Market Depot.

In this edition:

  • It’s official, shift work is a killer

  • RMT General Secretary election nomination

  • Dust Update

 

  • Pay Claim 2019

Please download the attached newsletter to read it, and then share it online or print it out and distribute it in your workplace.

 

Three day strike called in train preperation cuts plan dispute

Submitted by admin on 2 May, 2019 - 12:13

Subject: EXTENDED TRAIN PREPERATION SCHEDULE – LONDON UNDERGROUND

That we note the report from our Lead Officer regarding the request from our LU Fleet Branch for industrial action due to the planned imposition of vastly inferior; bordering on non-existent safety checks on trains before they enter passenger service, which is solely for the purpose of implementing the Conservative Government’s Department for Transport and the London Mayors cuts to London Underground.

Strike Action

Progress made addressing staff shortages at Hendon Central

Submitted by admin on 1 May, 2019 - 21:57

Subject: DUTIES/SHIFTS COVERAGE, HENDON CENTRAL GROUP – LONDON UNDERGROUND

That we note the report from our Lead Officer that progress is being made in addressing the unsafe staff shortages, and that matters are currently in hand.

We instruct the General Secretary to place an updated report back in front of this NEC.

Members to be advised by email & text.

Camden 3 Branch and the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.`

RMT calls for meeting with Tube bosses to discuss ticket machine procedures

Submitted by admin on 1 May, 2019 - 21:34

Subject: TICKET MACHINE IRREGULARITIES – LONDON UNDERGROUND

That we note the resolution from our Piccadilly & District West Branch regarding the unacceptable situation around flaws in the company’s POM procedures which are leading to financial discrepancies and disciplinary action against our members.

We instruct the General Secretary to arrange a director level meeting with the company with the knowledge that if our meeting request is refused or the outcome is not acceptable; a combine wide stations dispute may be our only and necessary course of action.

RMT to request meeting over TOD failure rule change

Submitted by admin on 1 May, 2019 - 17:40

Subject: LOSS OF TRAIN OPERATOR DISPLAY, TBTC LINES – LONDON UNDERGROUND 

That we note the resolution from our Neasden Branch regarding the unacceptable situation with company changes to the LU Rule Book; resulting in transition based train control stock (TBTC) being kept in service if/when the train operator display (TOD) fails, which will also result in Train Operators having to rely on unqualified and remotely based third parties service decisions whilst they are driving their trains.