RMT tells Mayor and TfL to “get out of the bunker” and open talks on tube dispute

Submitted by Admin on 4 June, 2009 - 12:28

TUBE UNION RMT today called on the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, and his senior tube bosses, to “get out of the bunker” and open meaningful talks ahead of the 48 hour tube strikes which will start at 18.59 hours next Tuesday, 9th June.

It is now a week since RMT announced the strikes after receiving a massive mandate for action from members at London Underground and TfL. All preparations for the strikes are now in place and the support is rock solid.

Open meeting: Support the Tube/TfL strike

Venue: Twelve Pins pub, next to Finsbury Park station.

A meeting for everyone who wants to support Underground and TfL workers in our fight for jobs, pay and justice.

Boris, the bosses and the Evening Standard are already working overtime to turn public opinion against us. We need your support to help ensure that Londoners see our side of the story too.

So whether you are a trade unionist, a climate campaigner, a socialist, a passenger, or just a human being with a sense of justice, please come along and help make plans to support our fightback.

Hypocrites Or What?

Submitted by Admin on 2 June, 2009 - 16:52

Here is a list of what LUL and TfL pay their managers. That is the same LUL that offers its staff just 1% this year and RPI+0.5% for the next 4 years, and the same TfL that has not yet even tabled an offer.

Hypocrites? Judge for yourself ...

RMT slams TfL and LUL for “rank hypocrisy” on pay as 123 managers scoop over £100,000 a year

Submitted by Admin on 2 June, 2009 - 15:25

TUBE UNION RMT today slammed senior tube bosses for “rank hypocrisy” on pay as figures from Transport For London’s annual report showed that 123 managers are now earning more than £100,000 a year.

Those same managers have been leading the assault on RMT members who have voted to strike over a five year pay deal which would almost certainly amount to a pay cut well into the next decade and over plans to impose compulsory redundancies.

Resolution: Reverse Privatisation

Submitted by Admin on 2 June, 2009 - 09:48

This resolution, submitted by LU Fleet and Piccadilly & District West branches, was passed unanimously at the July meeting of the Regional Council.

The RMT has always taken a firm stand against privatisation and contracting out of work. We should step up our campaign for all infrastructure work, cleaning, catering and other work associated with London Underground to be integrated into LUL and the staff currently employed taken in house on LU pay and conditions.

Minutes of Regional Council, 28 May 2009

Submitted by Admin on 1 June, 2009 - 19:04

ATTENDANCE

  • Bakerloo branch - Sean Geoghegan, Micky Hyde
  • Camden no.3 branch - Pat O'Brien, Clara Osagiede, Mick Crossey, John Reid, Becky Crocker, Garry Houghton
  • Central Line West branch - Vaughan Thomas (meeting chair), Stefan Melnyk, Ross Marshall, Peter Sheridan
  • DLR branch -
  • East Ham branch - Andy Izard
  • Finsbury Park branch - Glenroy Watson, John Kelly, Dean O'Hanlon, Frank Curtis
  • LU Fleet branch - Linda Martin

Putting The Record Straight

Submitted by Admin on 1 June, 2009 - 14:17

From your Regional Organiser, Steve Hedley.

Dear brothers and sisters

I feel compelled to write to you to answer some very serious distortions of the truth made not only by management but also by some members of other trade unions.

Firstly, however, I will begin by praising in the highest possible terms the ASLEF rank-and-file drivers on the Victoria line who have fought beside our members to demand safe trains, the reinstatement of sacked driver Carl Campbell and an end to management bullying on the line.

General Secretary's Report - London Overground

Submitted by Admin on 30 May, 2009 - 11:28

This is the section of the General Secretary's report to the 2009 AGM concerning London Overground ...

Members Workplace Conditions, Welfare & Pay - London Overground Rail Operations Ltd

As a result of LOROL's persistent refusal to negotiate restructuring proposals with the Lead Officer and Company Council Representatives, their failure to improve facilities and progress on welfare issues and a complete breakdown in industrial relations, we balloted all LOROL members for industrial action.