RMT Slams “Damaging” TfL Fare Increases

Submitted by Peter on 15 October, 2009 - 13:52

commutersTUBE AND TfL union RMT today slammed confirmation from Mayor Boris Johnson that tube fares will increase by 3.9% from next year and bus fares by over 12% as “dire news in the middle of a recession which will be deeply damaging to passenger numbers and revenue income.”

In further bad news for public transport in the capital, TfL's business plan, to be considered by TfL's board next week, includes the deferral by three years of all remaining station renewals which were to have been completed by the failed private Tube maintenance company Metronet.

Rates OF Pay, Conditions Of Service 2009 and Redundencies at TFL

Submitted by Peter on 15 October, 2009 - 13:19

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This is RMT's Official circular regarding TfL - IR/301/09 dated 15th of October 2009, from General Secretary Bob Crow

Further to my circular of 9th October 2009, the General Grades Committee has asked me to make the necessary arrangements to convene a meeting under the auspices of ACAS in accordance with the TfL procedural agreements. I am given to understand that TSSA are making a similar approach.

Resolution: Proposal for setting up a Bus Workers' branch

Submitted by Admin on 14 October, 2009 - 15:59

This resolution, submitted by Central Line West branch and seconded by Neasden branch, was passed unanimously by the October meeting of the Regional Council.

As the number of Bus Workers within the M25 in the RMT fast approaches the 1000 mark we propose that a Bus Workers branch/es be set up in order that Bus Workers may be better served by having those within their specific industry with the knowledge of that industry readily available to the members.

Neasden Flyer- October Edition and 'Special Safety Edition Regarding TBTC Signalling'

Submitted by NeasdenAdmin on 14 October, 2009 - 02:26

Please find attached, the Neasden Flyer for October 2009

Inside this issue

  • Neasden Members celebrate 40 & 25 Years Union Service
  • Nick Smith - Membership Secretary explains his role
  • A list of Members who need to contact Nick, regarding their 25 year badges
  • details on our next branch meeting
  • and how to update your details!

Also attached....

Jubilee line management tried to implement TBTC trial operations on the 3&4th October.

Neasden Branch Meeting

Please Note, Branch normally meets on a Wednesday, but due to Football on the wednesday branch will meet as specified below

THURSDAY 15th October, 1600 Hours, The Torch Pub (Function Room), Wembley Park

This Months Meeting:

Branch Officers and Representative - Nominations Update from Regional Organiser regarding pay issue and re-ballot Information regarding the recently called Ballot on Willesden Green Group and much more, of course, Everyone is welcome..

RMT Video: A Message to all Train Drivers from RMT

Submitted by Peter on 10 October, 2009 - 15:49

I just found this video over at the RMT website about the importance of all grades sticking together. I started work with LU on the stations and now work as a train driver. I'm often asked why I don't now join a single grades union and this video states clearly the answer to that and why we need to stand together.