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Resolution: Young Members Organisation Material

Submitted by Admin on 2 September, 2009 - 11:49

This resolution, submitted by Neasden branch and seconded by Bakerloo branch, was carried unanimously at the September meeting of the Regional Council.

This Branch recognises the importance of Young Members in our union.

We also note that the existing Young Members Banner fails to represent Youth, apart from the words “Young Member” and fails to represent all grades and the diversity of our union.

We request that the Young Members Committee design and produce the following organising items and that the funds for these are to be made available via Unity House.

Resolution: National Young Members Advisory Committee – Formation as per Rule Book

Submitted by Admin on 2 September, 2009 - 11:47

This resolution, submitted by Neasden branch and seconded by TfL no.1 branch, was passed uannimously at September's Regional Council.

This Branch notes that absence of the Young Members Advisory Committee, in previous years, the young members conference has elected a Young Members Liaison Committee and this committee has been expected to carry out the duties of the Advisory Committee.

Train incident management - serious safety concerns

Submitted by Admin on 1 September, 2009 - 15:49

Your Trains Safety Council reps write ... The letter below from HM Inspector of Railways to London Underground raises serious concerns about how seriously LU treats the safety of its staff and passengers alike. The Rule Book has been thrown out the window and safety systems after a SPAD have been ignored. Please bring this letter to the attention of all our members.

Public meeting: Green Jobs and the Green Energy Revolution - is the government doing enough?

Venue: Conway Hall, Red Lion Square (Holborn tube)

Speakers include:

Meeting: Political Representation

Venue: Unity House.

Sponsored by Camden 3 branch. Leaflet attached.

Information Pack from Reparations Conference

Submitted by Admin on 31 August, 2009 - 18:06

Slavery Click '1 attachment' / file name to download the information pack provided at the recent RMT-sponsored conference on slavery and reparations.

MSS Shoppers - An open letter from Stratford no 1 Branch

Submitted by Peter on 31 August, 2009 - 13:38

This is an open letter from Stratford No 1 branch to Steve Hedley (RMT Regional Organiser) and all members regarding 'Mystery Shopping Surveys' and management's treatment of staff.

Dear Steve Hedley,

At our last branch meeting, several stations reps and activists raised the issue of increasing management pressure on members.

Minutes: Regional Council Meeting, 27 August 2009

Submitted by Admin on 30 August, 2009 - 16:37

ATTENDANCE

Bakerloo branch -
Camden no.3 branch - Pat O'Brien, John Reid, Tony Gandolfi
Central Line West branch -
DLR branch -
East Ham branch - Andy Izard
Finsbury Park branch - Glenroy Watson, Dean O'Hanlon, Richard Crane
LU Fleet branch -
Hammersmith & City branch - Mark Harding, Josie Toussaint-Pinnock
Jubilee South & East London Line branch -
London Taxi Drivers branch - John Kennedy, Eddie Lambert, Dave Vigeon

National day of action: Save Vestas!

Actions around the country to support workers at Vestas, Isle of Wight, fighting to save Britain's only wind turbine factory from closure. Check back here for details as they become available.

Trip Cock Test Farce On The Bakerloo Line

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 29 August, 2009 - 09:06

Bakerloo line drivers were subject to what can only be described as keystone cops style of management during the first day of this weekend’s shutdown.
Seemingly making it up on the hoof, management instructed drivers to keep trains in service even when failing the trip cock tester.
Apparently the requirement for a second person in the cab was sufficient to run a safe railway.
This goes against all the basic principles we are taught when joining LUL!